Visual Journalist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field
• At least three years of on-air reporting experience
• Strong photography and videography skills with a demonstrated ability to tell stories visually.
• A portfolio that showcases excellent shooting, editing and visual storytelling abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident on-air presence with the ability to ad-lib when needed
• Self-starter who consistently generates original, multi-platform story ideas
• Passion for creative, innovative, non-traditional storytelling
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, nights, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Create original, enterprise stories for multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, streaming and social
• Capture compelling video and photography that bring stories to life and enhance audience engagement.
• Demonstrate strong news photography skills, including sequencing and visual storytelling.
• Pitch and develop story ideas that reflect Houston’s diverse communities and perspectives
• Operate as a self-starter, owning stories from concept through execution
• Write, shoot, edit, and present content across platforms
• Communicate clearly with producers and newsroom managers on story direction and goals
• Experiment with creative, non-traditional storytelling approaches to better engage audiences
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards and journalistic integrity guidelines
• Contribute to digital and social coverage, including audience engagement