Reporter/MSJ

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KHOU-TV, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable, and well-written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you! A current driver's license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in developing stories or breaking news situations
• Develop story ideas
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
• Ability to identify, write, and produce stories within a specific framework
• Research for facts and credibility
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level
• Shoot, write, produce, and edit on-air and online content within deadlines
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover, and distribute content
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner

Requirements

• 3-5 years reporting experience preferred
• Must possess solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills
• Strong writing skills, production skills, and tease writing abilities
• ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics experience is preferred
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines
• Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
• Proven social and digital content creation ability
• Knowledge of Houston is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match: contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match and are 100% vested from day one
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year
• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits