JOB OPENING: Multimedia Journalist
KVIA ABC-7 is looking for an aggressive reporter who fights for – and delivers – lead stories day in and day out.
You must be knowledgeable, organized, be curious about the world around you and have a well-developed sense of journalistic ethics.
A sharp mind, keen instincts, a tireless work ethic and can-do attitude are the most important qualities I’m looking for.
We have full-time photographers, but expect to shoot part or all of your stories yourself.
We’re in the business of putting 38+ hours of news on the air a week. It’s a competitive market so you should be able to identify the deeper angle on a day-turner.
El Paso is currently the 19th largest city in the country. There are around 700,000 souls in El Paso County, and another 175,000+ in and around Las Cruces, New Mexico, 40 miles to our north.
We’re a big metro area, in that there are about 1.5 million or more people right across the river in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you have concerns about border violence, know that El Paso is the safest city its size, according to crime data and FBI reports.
We have two NCAA Division I universities, a symphony, Triple-A baseball, hockey, indoor soccer, lots of concerts from small club acts to festivals, to the big stadium shows with U2, the Rolling Stones, and yes, One Direction.
This is a legacy station, a market leader. Our family-owned company constantly reinvests in great equipment and we have a generous 401k program. Our employees go straight to top stations in markets like LA and Chicago.
Show me why you’re the one I should hire! Your demo needs to include unique stories and engaging live shots. Showcase your ability to enterprise angles no one else identified on a daily or breaking story, and solid storytelling delivered with energy and confidence.
One more thing: Please send me your salary requirements. Show me you’ve researched the El Paso-Las Cruces market.
The job is contingent on successful completion of background and drug tests.
Send a cover letter along with a link to your work and resume to jobs@kvia.com. Please write “MMJ“ on the subject line.
Good luck!
Brenda De Anda-Swann
News Director
KVIA-TV
