MMJ/ NEWS ANCHOR - KPLC

Gray Local Media, Inc; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KPLC-TV/Gray Media in Lake Charles seeks a motivated 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 role requires producers across linear and streaming platforms, plus maintaining social media accounts and enterprise storytelling for our streaming channel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Live reporting

Digital platforms

Storytelling

Editing own stories

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Camera

Video editing software

Job description

About Gray Media:

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 KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently one of the nation's most innovative and most
watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/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.