News Anchor

Department: KUHF Radio

Salary: $65,000 - $83,300

Produces and anchors live, local news segments, including anchoring live "extended coverage" of breaking news as well as locally produced shows. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. As news anchor, provides aesthetic and creative direction of the production process for live public media programs.
2. Conceives, researches, develops and executes ideas and concepts into program content.
3. Provides on-air hosting and verbal delivery consistent with highest professional broadcast standards: National Public Radio-NPR.
4. Acts as the local voice of news programming.
5. Operates station broadcast and production equipment in a professional manner consistent with NPR standards.
6. Advance the station's public image at community outreach events.
7. Participates in station fund-raising campaigns and special events.
8. Conducts both live and recorded interviews during on-air shift, generating story ideas and putting together spot news and feature news reports.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Additional Job Posting Information:

Houston Public Media, serving the fourth-largest city in the United States, is seeking a talented Anchor/Reporter to contribute both on-air and in the field. We are looking for a professional with solid experience in live news broadcasting, someone who understands the demands of delivering accurate and compelling coverage under tight deadlines. This position involves more than studio work. You will anchor daily newscasts, meet daily deadlines, and engage with the community by reporting on notable stories in the field. While the primary focus is in-studio anchoring, there will be opportunities for field reporting and on-location coverage as needed. You will be instrumental in shaping daily news coverage, contributing innovative ideas, and building relationships with the audience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, the ability to produce in-depth reports, and proficiency in leveraging social media to enhance storytelling across multiple platforms. If you possess creativity, a strong editorial sensibility, and a proactive approach—comfortable both in the studio and on the ground—this position may be a great fit for you.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.