MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KNOE

Gray Local Media, Inc; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KNOE-TV/Gray Media is looking for an outstanding reporter to join our award-winning team in Monroe, LA. The successful candidate searches for unique stories, writes and edits engaging content, and presents live shots during day-to-day and breaking news coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree in journalism, experience in multi-platform reporting with shooting and editing, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• A college degree in journalism or related field.
• Experience in multi-platform reporting, shooting, and editing is preferred.
• The ability to solve problems independently when under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources and present ideas daily for our audience in line with strategy.
• Write accurate and engaging scripts for broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Schedule, conduct, and shoot interviews and edit video.
• Respond to breaking news coverage.
• Report live on digital/social media and during newscasts.
• Apply strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision-making daily.
• Utilize digital and social media in news gathering and presentation.
• Maintain strong organizational skills for efficient workflow.
• Work independently and as part of a team; meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Cover various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-platform reporting

Shooting

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

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 KNOE:

KNOE-TV 8 News is an award-winning television station and news organization located in Monroe, Louisiana, covering northeast Louisiana, Union and Ashley Counties in Arkansas, and Warren and Adams Counties in Mississippi. KNOE-TV is owned by Atlanta-based Gray Media and is a sister station to ABC affiliate KAQY. Our offices and studios are located on Oliver Road in Monroe, and our transmitter is located in the town of Columbia in Caldwell Parish. Since our first broadcast day on September 27, 1953, KNOE-TV has offered the best news, entertainment, weather, sports, and investigative reporting. Besides providing high-quality programming from both the CBS and ABC television networks, we also offer programs from the Gulf Coast Sports Entertainment Network. For further information, please visit www.knoe.com.

Job Summary/Description:

KNOE is seeking an outstanding individual to join our award-winning team! The successful candidate must have the desire and ability to search for unique stories, write and edit engaging content, and present demonstrative and engaging live shots during day-to-day and during breaking news coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop sources and present ideas daily that resonate with our audience and are in line with our strategy.
• Write accurate and engaging scripts for broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Schedule, conduct, and shoot interviews and edit video.
• Respond to breaking news coverage.
• Report live on digital/social media and during newscasts.
• Use strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision-making in daily coverage.
• Use digital and social media in the news gathering process and presentation.
• Use strong organizational skills for efficient workflow.
• Work both independently and as a team.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A college degree in journalism or related field.
• Experience in multi-platform reporting, shooting, and editing is preferred.
• The ability to solve problems independently when under pressure.
• A positive attitude and the capacity to work with others from various backgrounds.

KNOE-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.