Video Reporter, Texas

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write news and enterprise stories in text and video formats.
• Develop compelling and well-structured scripts, integrating engaging visuals and rigorous fact-checking.
• Report and produce video and text for news and enterprise projects. Either on-camera or behind the screens.
• Collaborate with cinematographers, video editors, and motion graphics editors.
• Contribute to live coverage on breaking news stories.
• Deliver fast, clean copy in accessible style on complicated topics.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Break news on developing story lines across the region.
• Collaborate with other national and video team reporters on news and enterprise.
• Monitor wires, local and regional outlets, social media feeds and other sources for developing storylines, keeping us ahead of national competitors.
• Meet tight deadlines and be able to thrive in a daily, unpredictable news environment.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working for a daily news organization (preferably in a digital video or broadcast newsroom).
• A proven understanding of the video production process and creative instincts that go beyond traditional text formats.
• Crisp, clear, evocative writing skills that also demonstrate a mastery of journalistic style and standards.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to shoot video.

Qualifications

• A deep understanding of the issues facing the state, from experience living or working in Texas or the Southwest.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments.
• A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical and usage issues for visuals.
• A willingness to be flexible as the news demands and the newsroom's needs evolve.
• An openness to trying new storytelling approaches.

Benefits

• The annual base pay range for this role is between $113,270.67 - $136,000 USD.
• Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may be offered.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Pay & Schedule

• This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance and/or This role may require extensive travel across the state.

Schedule

• This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance and/or This role may require extensive travel across the state.

Skills

• Experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful journalism rooted in on-the-ground reporting that deepens our understanding of America.
• Reporting in video and the ability to craft news and enterprise articles in text.
• Working across the two mediums, and having good judgment about when either is appropriate.
• Self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper and create high-quality, engaging videos across a variety of coverage areas.

Benefits

• The annual base pay range for this role is between $113,270.67 - $136,000 USD.
• Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may be offered.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.