MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST- KPLC Job at Gray Television in Lake Charles

About Gray Media

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 nations most innovative and most-watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/Description

KPLC in Lake Charles seeks a motivated and dynamic MMJ to join our award-winning news team. A 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 cultivating sources and producing enterprise stories. Applicant must have a love for local news, a passion for creative storytelling, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to generating own story ideas, setting up interviews, writing broadcast and digital stories. Its also important to maintain professional social media accounts and assist producers in showcasing stories. An MMJ will write, shoot, edit, and present stories for multiple newscasts under deadlines, as well as produce content for our stream and website. Ability to adlib and anchor is a plus, as our MMJs often fill in on the desk.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements

• Qualified candidates must possess strong live reporting skills and be proficient on all digital platforms.
• Driving, shooting video, running a live shot, editing, and writing are required for this position.
• College Degree in Journalism or related field, internship, and/or professional newsroom experience needed.
• Previous work with Edius, ENPS, LiveU, VMix, and Canva is a plus.

How to Apply

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to gray.tv/careers current openings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)

Equal Employment and Harassment Policy

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 Grays 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.