Job Listing: KHOU 11

Posted by Sandra Fernandez on August 6, 2011 under Jobs, Internships & Scholarships | Be the First to Comment

To apply for any of the following positions, fax or e-mail resume and cover letter, with reference to the position you are applying, to:

KHOU 11
ATTN: Human Resources (Please include job title on resume/cover letter)
1945 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas 77019
Fax 713 284-8818
Apply online: jobs@khou.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

NEWS

Producer (Posted 8/1/11)
KHOU 11, the BELO station in Houston, Texas, has an immediate opening for a producer to join our award-winning news team.

Candidates should preferably have a college degree and a minimum of 3 years producing experience in a medium to major market. The selected candidate should be a leader who is creative, possess excellent news judgment, superior writing and communications skills, works well with others, and can perform under extreme deadline pressure. Additionally, this person must also be able to contribute to multi-media platforms.

For consideration, please submit your resume to jobs@khou.com or mail to KHOU 11, Attn: HR-PRO, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77019; Fax: 713-284-8818. Please no phone calls.

Assignment Desk Assistant (Repost 7/29/11)
KHOU 11, a Belo-owned station, is looking for an individual to work part-time on the newsroom assignment desk. The selected candidate will be responsible for gathering news and assigning crews.

Additional responsibilities include the ability to monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news; having good news judgment to evaluate possible stories sent to us by e-mail and phone; helping to plan for major events and upcoming stories and assisting reporters in developing and setting up their stories. The candidate needs to be creative, organized and good at details. The position requires a good communicator who can keep managers, news producers and KHOU.com well-informed of breaking news and other changes.

A minimum of six months experience on a TV newsroom assignment desk is preferred and the ability to work flexible shifts is required. A college degree is preferred.

For consideration, please submit resume and salary history to jobs@khou.com or mail resume to KHOU 11, Attn: Human Resources/AA, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019; fax: 713-284-8818. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Anchor/Reporter (Posted 7/11/11)
KHOU 11, a Belo owned station in Houston, TX, is looking for an outstanding anchor and reporter. You’ll need 3-5 years of experience anchoring and reporting in a medium to large market. Ideal candidates will be outstanding broadcasters who thrive on real journalism, breaking news and enterprise reporting.

You’ll co anchor one or more of our top rated evening newscasts and report for others. As a reporter you must understand the importance of developing sources, breaking enterprise stories and writing compelling packages. As an anchor, you must possess superior copy editing skills, an energetic and engaging delivery and excel at ad lib, breaking news coverage. As a newsroom citizen, you’ll be expected to understand the collaborative nature of our business, the importance community involvement and seriousness of getting it right.

If you are a journalist first, and an anchor second, this might be the right opportunity for you.

KHOU 11 is about hard work, teamwork and above all excellent work. For consideration submit a resume, salary history, references and non-returnable DVD to KHOU 11, Attention Human Resources-ANC Position, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Reporter (Posted 5/5/11)
KHOU, a Belo-owned CBS TV station in Houston, is looking for a creative storyteller to join our team of award winning journalists. The selected candidate will be responsible for reporting and writing stories for on-air and for our website; reporting live from the field and on tape; developing sources, contacts and enterprise stories.

In addition to 3-5 years reporting experience, candidates must have exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in developing sources, breaking stories and producing high-quality, thoughtful reports about important local issues. College degree preferred.

We want to see your breaking news, general assignment and enterprise stories from the past month. For consideration submit a resume, salary history, references and non-returnable tape/DVD to KHOU-TV, Attention Human Resources-Reporter, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Assistant News Director (Posted 4/4/11)
Overview
KHOU 11, a Belo owned CBS affiliate in Houston, has an immediate opening for an Assistant News Director. We’re searching for a dynamic newsroom leader to oversee day to day operation of our enterprise driven news organization in market #10. Candidates should have previous news director, assistant news director, or executive producer experience in a medium to large market. The assistant news director must be able to devise and execute a winning strategy built around strong reporting and storytelling. We’re looking for someone who can teach and coach outstanding journalism in a newsroom that has won more awards for journalistic excellence than any other station in Texas.

Responsibilities

Supervises specific KHOU 11 News employees at the direction of the Executive News Director.
Assists the Executive News Director in recruiting, interviewing, and evaluating potential new employees.
Assists the News Director in identifying promising on-air talent for anchor and reporting jobs.
Assists the Executive News Director and the Business Manager in tracking News Department expenses and in the preparation of the News Department budget.
Works closely with consultants on research projects relating to the News Department.
Coordinates, with news managers at other Belo television stations, joint news coverage projects.
Works on other special projects and special assignments as directed by the Executive News Director.
Oversee special projects reporting and projects as directed by Executive News Director.
Oversee news department integration across all digital platforms.
Work closely with other departments inside the station to achieve news department goals.
Represent the News Department to outside groups.

Education/Skills

Minimum 10 years experience in television news, including at least five years experience in a major market
A college degree preferred
Ability to interact productively and positively with fellow employees
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
Must possess strong leadership skills
Must have analytical budgetary abilities
Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize.
Must be able to make good, sound, non judgmental decisions with on-air programming
Proven management track record desirable
May travel as needed for breaking news stories, passport required
Should possess qualities of empathy, patience and sensitivity
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

For consideration, please submit resume to jobs@khou.com or mail to KHOU 11, Attention: HR/AD, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019; Fax 713-284-8818

SALES

Account Executive (Posted 4/26/11)
KHOU 11, CBS affiliate in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Regional Account Executive. The selected candidate must possess exceptional analytical skills, the ability to develop and nurture business relationships, the ability to create new revenue through prospecting and innovative business solutions and the ability to sell multiple screens and media platforms. This person must maintain a strong work ethic while maintaining the discipline and communication skills necessary to work from home or a satellite office; must be self driven, organized and accountable; and must be an energetic leader that is results driven.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for developing new station revenue through the creation of new client development.
Responsible for marketing and selling advertising across various media platforms to all client categories.
Works internally between departments, among peer station sales executives, and ancillary department staff to foster innovative thinking, relationships and station revenue.
Utilizes the internal and external sales tools, consultant training and guidance provided to build station revenue and personal wealth.
Ability to be assertive and intuitive in capitalizing on existing and new business opportunities.
Demonstrates a creativeness in building revenue-generating ideas that produce and generate a measurable return on investment for station clients.
Negotiates media business to both existing and new transactional station clients.
Ability to successfully achieve the assigned and agreed upon individual revenue goals.
Adhere to and build upon the Belo values and the KHOU Brand.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

College degree.
Minimum of three years television media sales experience strongly preferred.
Must be highly organized and self sufficient.
Must be competent in the usage and operating of media software and Microsoft Office applications.
Self driven, motivated and results oriented.
Possess a strong work ethic and interact positively and productively with assigned team manager and co-workers.
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
Possess excellent communication, presentation and persuasion skills.
Must be able to work from home or satellite office in the Dallas DMA.
Must be able to travel.
Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance.

For consideration, please submit a current resume to jobs@khou.com or mail to KHOU 11, Attn: HR-AE, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. Fax 713-284-8818. No phone calls please.

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

System Administrator (Posted 7/14/11)
Belo owned KHOU 11, CBS 10th market network affiliate, is seeking a System Administrator to provide phone and desk side computing support to all staff including executive level within the organization. The selected candidate will assist in configuration and installation of computers and peripherals for new employees and contractors; assist in analysis of equipment, software, and process problems; and assist in maintenance of software and hardware as it relates to the computing environment.

A minimum of 3 years of practical computer repair and customer support experience is required. Baseline educational requirements include an Associate’s Degree in computer technology or technical school. Must be self motivated, precise, and be able to work various shifts. The preferred candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work on projects alone as well as with other team members. An SBE certification in Network Systems is optional but preferred. Candidate must have or obtain a valid Texas drivers license.

For consideration submit a resume, salary history, and references to KHOU-TV, Attention Human Resources RFE Position, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. No phone calls please.

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