News Reporter Job at Texas Association of Broadcasters in El Paso

KTEP News Reporter
Job ID 13141
Full-Time
El Paso, TX

Apply at: https://www.utep.edu/human-resources/services/employment/

About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information
Hiring Department: KTEP
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $50,000.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position
Reports professional quality local newscasts, news spots, and investigative reports for KTEP News. Serves as host/anchor voicing and editing together audio elements including host intros/outros, voicers, and spots or features with a mix of local and regional content from KTEP reporters and The Texas Newsroom stations. KTEP News Director will provide editorial guidance and feedback in the areas of story selection, development, writing, and mixing audio and in some cases video or other multimedia elements.

Essential Functions

• Stay informed on local issues and current events to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Provide ongoing coverage of key borderland topics, including health, business, education, immigration, and local government.
• Contribute to daily newscasts by submitting reader voices, stories, and relevant content focused on local matters.
• Write web-based stories to complement select segments or in-depth features.
• Adhere to established deadlines and revise content as necessary to ensure quality.
• Maintain regular communication with the news director regarding story ideas, coverage plans, progress updates, and any required support or professional development.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics in all reporting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and Experience:

• Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of professional audio equipment and digital editing software.
• Professional experience in broadcasting news, public radio, or television.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications.

Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; required to move about in the community; frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.