NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (WEEKEND) - KATC

Gray Local Media, Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KATC, part of Gray Media, is seeking an experienced Weekend Anchor/Reporter to lead weekend newscasts and pursue enterprise stories across broadcast, digital and social platforms. The role requires strong storytelling, newsroom collaboration, and the ability to report from the field with solid judgment.

Ideal candidates have prior television news experience, a proven on-air presence, and the ability to shoot, write, edit and deliver compelling content under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous professional television news experience is required.
• Strong on-air presentation skills and the ability to communicate naturally and confidently.
• Demonstrated reporting, writing and storytelling ability.
• Strong news judgment and an understanding of what makes a story relevant to a local audience.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit stories independently and work effectively as a multimedia journalist.
• Ability to ad-lib effectively and remain composed during breaking news and other unscripted situations.
• Experience with live reporting and breaking news coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sources and generate original story ideas.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of digital journalism, social media and multiplatform storytelling.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as news coverage requires.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Anchor assigned weekend newscasts in an authoritative, conversational, and engaging manner.
• Report, shoot, write, and edit original stories for television, digital, and social platforms.
• Develop sources and generate enterprise story ideas that reflect the issues and interests of communities across Acadiana.
• Lead and contribute to breaking news coverage from both the anchor desk and the field.
• Deliver live reports and effectively ad-lib during developing news and other unscripted situations.
• Work closely with producers, meteorologists, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling and informative newscasts.
• Write clear, accurate, and compelling broadcast and digital copy on deadline.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from a wide range of sources.
• Participate in daily editorial discussions and contribute meaningful story ideas.
• Produce content for KATC's digital and social platforms and use those platforms to engage with viewers and advance reporting.
• Represent KATC professionally at station-sponsored and community events.
• Maintain high journalistic and ethical standards and ensure all reporting is fair, accurate, and properly sourced.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on newsroom and coverage needs.

Skills

Television news experience

On-air presentation

Reporting & storytelling

Multiplatform journalism

Live reporting

Video editing

Camera operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

Video editing

Camera operation

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:

KATC-TV is Acadiana's trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. As part of Gray Media, KATC is building on its tradition of award-winning journalism while expanding its commitment to innovative storytelling, breaking news coverage, and serving the communities of South Louisiana with urgency, accuracy, and integrity.

Job Summary/Description:

KATC is looking for an experienced journalist to join our team as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. This position will anchor assigned weekend newscasts while also reporting original stories throughout the week for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with excellent news judgment who can lead breaking news coverage from both the anchor desk and the field.

• * Anchor assigned weekend newscasts in an authoritative, conversational, and engaging manner.
• * Report, shoot, write, and edit original stories for television, digital, and social platforms.
• * Develop sources and generate enterprise story ideas that reflect the issues and interests of communities across Acadiana.
• * Lead and contribute to breaking news coverage from both the anchor desk and the field.
• * Deliver live reports and effectively ad-lib during developing news and other unscripted situations.
• * Work closely with producers, meteorologists, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling and informative newscasts.
• * Write clear, accurate, and compelling broadcast and digital copy on deadline.
• * Conduct interviews and gather information from a wide range of sources.
• * Participate in daily editorial discussions and contribute meaningful story ideas.
• * Produce content for KATC's digital and social platforms and use those platforms to engage with viewers and advance reporting.
• * Represent KATC professionally at station-sponsored and community events.
• * Maintain high journalistic and ethical standards and ensure all reporting is fair, accurate, and properly sourced.
• * Perform other duties as assigned based on newsroom and coverage needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• * Previous professional television news experience is required.
• * Strong on-air presentation skills and the ability to communicate naturally and confidently.
• * Demonstrated reporting, writing and storytelling ability.
• * Strong news judgment and an understanding of what makes a story relevant to a local audience.
• * Ability to shoot, write and edit stories independently and work effectively as a multimedia journalist.
• * Ability to ad-lib effectively and remain composed during breaking news and other unscripted situations.
• * Experience with live reporting and breaking news coverage.
• * Demonstrated ability to develop sources and generate original story ideas.
• * Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• * Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• * Understanding of digital journalism, social media and multiplatform storytelling.
• * Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as news coverage requires.
• * Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• * Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

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.

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