What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyle Reporter position at KRGV-TV?
KRGV is looking for a Lifestyle Reporter who will produce clear, engaging and meaningful stories for Channel 5’s first ever lifestyle show.
The reporter will prepare client marketing stories for broadcast. This will include describing the background and details of company/events. The reporter will arrange interviews, research and analyze background information related to the client. The goal is to convey the client’s marketing message in a fun, engaging way.
The reporter will report to the Marketing Director and will receive assignments and execute them in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Discuss issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities. Shoot and edit sales & marketing videos and ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Reporter will also interact with viewers/users on social media sites and performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
This is a Full-Time position.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluent in English; bilingual is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. (Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas DMA #84) Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market leading ratings in a fast-growing area with significant breaking news.
KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.
Informing you and your organization of the above employment opportunity is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. Through your assistance, we want to ensure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women.
KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
If you are qualified for the above vacancy send resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.
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