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