KPRC2 is a #1 NBC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station based in Houston, Texas. We are known for our dedication to our employees, deep connections to our community and a steadfast commitment to our clients. We strive for an exceptional work culture through training, mentoring, teamwork and by nurturing innovation.
The role: FULL-TIME Co-host/Reporter for KPRC2′s Local Programming department including Houston Life, plus the on-air, digital and streaming platforms associated within the department. HOUSTON LIFE is our live, daily, one-hour afternoon talk-show/lifestyle program. It airs four-times a day on KPRC 2 and KPRC2+.
You will also serve as a KPRC2 representative at community events and help to build an audience for KPRC2 and its multiple media platforms.
The ideal candidate: will be highly motivated, organized, and have a successful track record of pitching, producing, shooting, editing and writing stories under management guidance, under tight deadlines. Strong adlibbing skills are essential. We are a team on and off camera. We work hard and laugh even harder.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Follow a story from pitch to completion. Writes and edits copy for on-air, web site, social media and promotional use. Shoot and edit video.
· Appears on a live, daily talk show (scripted and unscripted segments) conducting live or taped interviews/segments/bits.
· While the ability to read from a teleprompter is essential, you will co-host multiple hours of unscripted programming, therefore, strong adlibbing skills are essential.
· Create content on HoustonLife.tv to correspond with daily story.
· Promote stories on social media before, during and after air of broadcast.
· Works with associate producers, producers, directors, video journalists, co-host and interns.
· Works with KPRC2 Sales and Marketing Departments to secure and deliver quality/entertaining segments which are sponsored.
· Helps local programming department to develop long-term coverage ideas for the station, including special segments within Houston Life, for linear broadcast and digital platforms.
· Represents the station at events throughout the year.
· Familiarity with iNews a plus.
· Typical work schedule is FULL-TIME, M-F 9am – 5pm. However, there are some station initiatives and community events that would require for you to work occasional nights and/or weekends.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum 5 years live on-air experience.
· Minimum 3-4 years’ experience shooting, writing, editing material for broadcast.
· Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
· Effective internal and external communication skills.
· Expert in current and emerging social media platforms.
· Understand KPRC2′s presence in the community and the core values associated with our brand.
Location: KPRC 2
8181 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074
To apply: Please submit your 1) resume, 2) reel, 3) samples of your writing, producing, shooting & editing, 4) application to: dstrauss@kprc.com
Click HERE to download and complete employment application.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Texas Law.
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KPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, KPRC will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.