iHire is hiring: Executive Reporter in San Antonio

Executive Reporter

At KSAT12, the Graham Media Group-owned news and information hub in San Antonio, TX, we are looking for an Executive Reporter who brings energy, passion, and leadership experience to the newsroom. The ideal candidate thrives on coaching and mentoring journalists and can help enrich and accurately represent our community across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.

Position Overview

As the Executive Reporter, you will lead our mission in storytelling by working with and coaching multimedia journalists and reporters. You'll organize and coordinate the Content Center staff to facilitate the strongest, most impactful daily news coverage on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skills and abilities of all reporters in the station.
• Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to consistently execute the content strategy through authentic, meaningful storytelling.
• Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple news programs and outlets.
• Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
• Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers, and newsroom staff.
• Manage daily editorial flow, including assigning multimedia journalists, photojournalists, and Content Center staff to cover daily news stories and events.
• Supervise and schedule assignment desk and reporting staff.
• Assist editorial staff in developing all news coverage plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in various reporting formats, including experimental video strategies and non-traditional storytelling techniques.
• A history of original enterprise reporting that demonstrates an impact on the community.
• Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including using graphics and data to enhance stories.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in storytelling.
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.
• Curiosity for the community, city, state, and world we report on daily.
• Deep understanding of the content strategy.

Location

KSAT12 – 1408 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78215

How to Apply

Submit your updated resume and application to: Jace Larson, News Director – email removed. Click HERE to download and complete the employment application.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, employment/education verifications, and reference checks. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under Texas Law.

KSAT12 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, KSAT12 will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.