Job Posting Title:

Reporter/Anchor, KTRK

Req ID:

10111125

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

KTRK-TV, the Disney-owned television station in Houston, is looking for a seasoned journalist with a passion for storytelling both in the field and at the anchor desk. The ideal candidate is looking for stories that can lead newscasts. This position will require some reporting and some anchoring.

 

What You Will Do

Candidates must be master storytellers who can identify, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce and report high-quality, enterprising stories for multiple platforms.

Our ideal candidate also knows how to tell high-impact stories utilizing data and other research tools and is willing to experiment with new technology.

Must have a desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.

Leadership ability as an Anchor during Breaking news.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

Must be a team player with an exceptional work ethic, the ability to work under deadline, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and have the flexibility to work any shift required. We want a respected, knowledgeable, ethical station representative and team player with a strong presence on social media. Must have a desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum 2 years major market television news experience with excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing and on-air presentation skills, including live reporting & ad lib expertise.

Past experience in streaming or digital content producing is a plus.

Past experience in covering sports is also a plus.

Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.

 

Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Education

Journalism Degree

Job Posting Segment:

Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Owned TV Stations All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Talent General

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Houston, TX, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-27