DESCRIPTION

At KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned news and information hub in Houston, TX, we embrace innovation and creativity within our news team. We’re looking for a dynamic Sports Multi-Media Journalist who thrives on engaging with and enriching our community with their storytelling on our broadcast, streaming and social media channels. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to break away from the traditional constraints of a television sportscast and can excel at developing and creatively presenting “off the field” stories – unique local content you won’t get from ESPN or your favorite sports app.

JOB EXPERIENCE

As a Sports Multi-Media Journalist for Graham Media Group, you’ll need keen editorial judgment to identify sports stories in our community with real audience impact. With a focus on innovative storytelling, you will shoot and edit your stories for both linear and digital platforms. An understanding of the kind of sports content modern audiences seek out is paramount. Passion and creativity are also vital for this role and our newsroom. This position also offers exciting opportunities for growth within an organization committed to reinventing how news is delivered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage viewers with compelling storytelling across all platforms, prioritizing clarity, engagement, and innovation.
Generate unique sports story ideas daily, demonstrating a keen understanding of the community's pulse and what kind of sports content will resonate with our target audience.
Showcase exceptional storytelling skills as a researcher, photographer, writer and editor.
Demonstrate the required editorial judgement, producing skills and presentation skills to serve as Sports Anchor as necessary.
Collaborate with news management and producers to maintain a cohesive and comprehensive strategy for covering local sports as part of our daily news coverage plans.
Produce and participate in the production and presentation of sports specials throughout the year.
Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in a broadcast news environment, with demonstrated expertise in storytelling, live reporting, and newsgathering.
Strong on-camera presence with clear, dynamic and engaging delivery.
Exceptional interviewing skills with the ability to shoot and edit video content as needed.
Proficiency in the industry standard editing software, newsroom rundown systems, smartphone technology, and social media platforms.
Versatile reporting experience, including experimental video formats and innovative storytelling approaches.
Proven track record in original sports reporting, with the ability to deliver in-depth coverage beyond standard highlights and interviews.
Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFO

HOW TO APPLY

Tiffani Lupenski ([email protected])

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