Texas Brands Reporter, Chron
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Texas Brands Reporter
Everythings bigger in Texasespecially its brands. Texans love the companies that shape their state. Chron is looking for a Texas Brands Reporter who has an eye for compelling angles to business stories that no one else has can break news fast and cover the kinds of trending state-focused topics and people that make readers say Only in Texas. The ideal candidate will be just as comfortable pulling key details from a Tesla earnings call as they are taste-testing the latest Blue Bell ice cream flavor.
Based in Houston youll chase corporate scoops track expansions and closures and highlight the states viral business moments and business leaders. The storytelling is as much Elon Musk and Joe Rogan as it is H-E-B and Buc-ees. And youll tell these stories with the authority of a business journalist and the voice of a proud Texan.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do:
- Report breaking and trending business news related to Texas brands including major corporate moves earnings expansions and controversies
- File 24 stories per day ranging from quick-turn news to slightly longer explainers or feature pieces
- Identify story opportunities through social trends analytics and traditional beat reporting
- Shoot and edit vertical video to accompany your stories on and social platforms
- Monitor earnings reports filings press releases and public events to build a steady content calendar
- Pitch stories that connect business developments to broader cultural or identity-driven conversations in Texas
- Collaborate with editors to shape coverage strategy that drives traffic and engagement among Texas readers
Qualifications
Requirements:
- 3 years of professional journalism experience
- Excellent reporting writing and news judgment skills
- Proven ability to work fast accurately and with a distinctive voice
- Interest in (or experience with) business reporting including public filings corporate structures and market trends
- Strong understanding of what resonates with Texas readers
- Willingness to travel occasionally for assignments or events
Preferred Skills:
- On-camera and video production experience
- Familiarity with social media trends and tools (TikTok Instagram Reels etc.)
- Understanding of Texas major industries and brands
- Experience using data and analytics to inform coverage decisions
What type of decisions does this person have the authority to make without a supervisors approval
- Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat
For what types of decisions does this person defer to others for approval
- Publishing features and news stories to Chrons site
- Editorial strategy
Measurements of Success:
- Meeting deadlines and keeping pace with publishing schedule while improving quality of work over time
- Overall traffic performance of original stories in aims of meeting daily and monthly goals
Chronis an essential digital-first local news source serving more than 6 million unique readers a month in Houston and the surrounding region including Galveston and the Gulf Coast. Once the digital home for the Houston Chronicle Chron became its own distinctive site and newsroom in 2012 when. Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation Chron covers trending sports food and entertainment travel local TV personalities real estate space and more. become the go-to destination for metro and regional readers who are curious about whats new in Houston and whats affecting culture and life in the Bayou City.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories growing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platforms to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
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- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
