The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring: Multimedia Journalist, KRIS in Corpus Christ

Join KRIS, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas, where we’re redefining what it means to tell stories that matter! We’re seeking an energetic, innovative Journalist ready to dive into big stories while embracing new ways to connect with our community. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in one of Texas’s most vibrant coastal cities, shaping our community’s future.

As a Multimedia Journalist at KRIS you’ll be at the forefront of breaking news and compelling storytelling, using cutting‑edge technology and creative approaches to bring the stories that matter most to the people of the Coastal Bend. We’re looking for someone willing to learn, grow, and push the boundaries of traditional journalism while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non‑linear editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Corpus Christi, Texas, offers an unbeatable combination of coastal living and urban amenities. Known as the "Sparkling City by the Sea," Corpus Christi boasts 113 miles of pristine Gulf Coast beaches, making it a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, fishing aficionados, and beach lovers. The city’s vibrant downtown district features world‑class museums like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum, while the historic Art Museum of South Texas showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage.

The Coastal Bend region is famous for its year‑round outdoor recreation opportunities, from kiteboarding and sailing in the Laguna Madre to birding along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Corpus Christi serves as the gateway to Padre Island National Seashore, the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. The city’s growing economy, anchored by the Port of Corpus Christi (one of the largest in the United States), energy sector, and tourism industry, creates a dynamic environment for both personal and professional growth. With its affordable cost of living, diverse culinary scene featuring fresh Gulf seafood, and warm, welcoming community spirit, Corpus Christi offers an exceptional quality of life where you can truly live, work, and play by the sea.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.