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TEGNA's KHOU-TV in Houston is seeking a creative, multi-skilled journalist who can produce memorable, platform-agnostic stories using strong reporting, photography and editing skills. The ideal candidate will handle breaking news, develop sources, produce digital content and contribute to daily editorial planning while representing TEGNA's commitment to trusted local news.

Skills

  • Strong writing and tease-writing abilities for broadcast and digital
  • On-camera live reporting and presence
  • Video shooting and editing skills
  • Social and digital content creation and distribution
  • News judgment and ethical decision-making
  • Ability to work calmly under breaking news and tight deadlines
  • Proficiency with newsroom systems and graphics (ENPS, EDIUS, Axis preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Perform live shots for developing and breaking news situations
  • Generate and develop story ideas from community reporting and source cultivation
  • Shoot, write, produce and edit stories for on-air and online within deadlines
  • Research facts and verify credibility of sources and information
  • Use creative production techniques (graphics, viewer content, webcam interviews) to enhance stories
  • Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
  • Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas daily
  • Maintain and develop reporting sources across beats and communities

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred
  • Equivalent professional experience in reporting considered

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 4% contributed) and immediate vesting
  • Telehealth: nine free virtual doctor visits via Teladoc
  • Mental health: 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
  • Some roles may have union-administered benefits
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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