Description

Reporter / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) /Visual Storyteller CW39 - KIAH | Houston, TX is ideal for a journalist who takes initiative, thinks creatively, and understands how to shape stories differently for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social audiences.

We value journalists who think beyond a single platform, communicate clearly, and aren't afraid to try new ways of telling stories. If you're motivated, creative, and excited about multi-platform journalism, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Create original, enterprise stories for multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, streaming and social

• Capture compelling video and photography that bring stories to life and enhance audience engagement.

• Demonstrate strong news photography skills, including sequencing and visual storytelling.

• Pitch and develop story ideas that reflect Houston's diverse communities and perspectives

• Operate as a self-starter, owning stories from concept through execution

• Write, shoot, edit, and present content across platforms

• Communicate clearly with producers and newsroom managers on story direction and goals

• Experiment with creative, non-traditional storytelling approaches to better engage audiences

• Ensure all content meets editorial standards and journalistic integrity guidelines

• Contribute to digital and social coverage, including audience engagement

--- Requirements & Skills :

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field

• At least three years of on-air reporting experience

• Strong photography and videography skills with a demonstrated ability to tell stories visually.

• A portfolio that showcases excellent shooting, editing and visual storytelling abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Confident on-air presence with the ability to ad-lib when needed

• Self-starter who consistently generates original, multi-platform story ideas

• Passion for creative, innovative, non-traditional storytelling

• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, nights, and weekends