LIFESTYLE HOST (P/T) - KATC

GRAY MEDIA; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KATC-TV/Gray Media in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking an on-air host to anchor lifestyle and community segments, and to produce and host additional community-focused content as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong on-camera presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to connect with local leaders, businesses, and viewers.

The role offers opportunities to collaborate across platforms in a dynamic, growing market, with room to develop storytelling across multiple formats

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently host and anchor on-air segments.
• Proficiency in writing, reading, and delivering news copy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and connect with the public.
• Professional, energetic, and personable on-camera presence.

Responsibilities

• Host and anchor lifestyle, interview, and community-focused segments on air.
• Conduct engaging interviews with local newsmakers, community leaders, business owners, and guests.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the station's programming and community engagement efforts.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviewing

News copy writing

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KATC

Acadiana News First is a market powerhouse, bringing ABC, FOX, and NBC together under one roof to serve viewers across Acadiana. Our station is committed to delivering trusted local news, engaging entertainment, and meaningful community content across multiple platforms.

As a leading voice in the market, Acadiana News First offers a dynamic environment where talented media professionals can grow, create, and make a meaningful connection with the communities we serve.

Job Summary/Description

The ideal candidate will anchor and host interview segments and produce and host community-focused content as needed. This role requires strong on-camera presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to connect with members of the community.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Host and anchor lifestyle, interview, and community-focused segments on air.
• Conduct engaging interviews with local newsmakers, community leaders, business owners, and guests.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the station's programming and community engagement efforts.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to confidently host and anchor on-air segments
• Proficiency in writing, reading, and delivering news copy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively engage and connect with the public
• Professional, energetic, and personable on-camera presence

KATC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.