MMJ/ NEWS ANCHOR

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Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KPLC-TV in Lake Charles is seeking a motivated Anchor/MMJ to join our news team. The candidate should lead with storytelling, report with impact, and cultivate sources for enterprise stories. You will anchor on linear and streaming platforms and contribute content for the streaming channel.

The role requires strong live reporting, proficiency across digital platforms, and experience in shooting/editing your own stories. A journalism degree is preferred, and an MVR check is required.

Qualifications

Being driven by breaking news.
Must also be proficient on all digital platforms.
Experience in shooting and editing own stories.
A college degree in journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

Generating story ideas, setting up interviews, shooting/editing stories, anchoring on both linear and streaming platforms.
Maintaining professional social media accounts, assisting producers in showcasing stories, and producing content for our streaming channel.

Skills

Live reporting

Digital platforms

Story shooting/editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Education level Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

KPLC-TV in Lake Charles seeks a motivated and dynamic Anchor/MMJ to join our news team. The successful candidate must be a proven leader who is motivated and passionate about storytelling. The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator who excels in reporting. The ability to cultivate sources and produce enterprise stories is a must. Applicant must have a love for local news, a passion for creative storytelling, and a positive attitude.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Generating story ideas, setting up interviews, shooting/editing stories, anchoring on both linear and streaming platforms.
The role also requires maintaining professional social media accounts, assisting producers in showcasing stories, and producing content for our streaming channel.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Possessing strong live reporting skills and being driven by breaking news.
The successful candidate must also be proficient on all digital platforms.
Experience in shooting and editing own stories; a college degree in journalism or related field is also required.
Driving is required for this position, so an MVR check is required.

KPLC-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.

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