Job Summary: *** Entertainment's eight owned *** stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, *** 13 has been Houston's news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. *** 13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social *** platforms.
*** 13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, which is the most diverse city in the nation. *** 13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique.
The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive. The biggest events in Houston all happen on *** 13! *** 13 is the proud *** partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration.
****-TV is looking for a collaborative, innovative, creative, hard-working and fiercely competitive reporter who loves to dig and tell enterprise stories across platforms.
What You Will Do:This Reporter will be a master storyteller who can identify, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce and report high-quality stories.
This candidate will tell high-impact stories utilizing data and other research tools, and is willing to experiment with new technology.
Having the ability, experience and willingness to tell sports stories is a plus as this role may include weekend sports reporting and anchoring.
Required Qualifications & Skills: - Minimum 2-years in a major market television news station, with excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing and on-air presentation skills, including live reporting & ad lib expertise.
- Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.
- Ability to work under deadline, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Must be flexible with working any shift (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.
- We want a respected, knowledgeable, ethical station representative and team player with a strong presence on social *** .
- Desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.
Education: - College Diploma
- Degree in Journalism or related field preferred
About *** Entertainment Television: *** Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at *** creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms *** +, *** and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of *** Entertainment, *** , *** Owned Television Stations, *** Branded Television, Freeform, FX, *** Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to *** Television *** , which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, *** Signature and *** Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, *** Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, *** Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with **** Television, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** Entertainment Television .
**** Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.