CW39-KIAH is a hyperlocal television station in Houston and we are looking for our next Reporter/MMJ.  Houston isn’t just the fourth largest city in the US, it’s one of the most dynamic, diverse cities in the country!  Known as the energy capital of the world, Houston’s also known for its spaghetti highways, intense weather, fantastic food and is home to the country’s largest rodeo, the Houston Astros, Houston Texans and NASA just to name a few.

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KIAH is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our news team. We are looking for someone who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories and breaking news for our newscasts and digital platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reports original news stories for all platformsArranges interviews to provide context and information about storiesReviews copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news eventsProduce and present reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other digital and social media platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related fieldThree years of on-air reporting experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredStrong on-air presenceAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift