MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST- KPLC Job at Gray Media in Lake Charles

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST- KPLC at Gray Media

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About Gray Media

Gray Media, founded as Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets, reaching approximately 36 % of US television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second‑rated station. It also owns Gray Digital Media, Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.

About KPLC

KPLC is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The station began broadcasting in summer 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 in Lake Charles is seeking a motivated and dynamic Multimedia Journalist to join our award‑winning news team. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, passionate about storytelling, and an effective communicator who excels at cultivating sources and producing enterprise stories. The role requires a love of local news, a passion for creative storytelling, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Generate own story ideas, set up interviews, write broadcast and digital stories, maintain professional social media accounts, assist producers in showcasing stories. Write, shoot, edit, and present stories for multiple newscasts under deadlines, and produce content for stream and website. Ability to ad‑lib and anchor is a plus, as MMJs often fill in on the desk.

Qualifications

• Strong live reporting skills and proficiency on all digital platforms.


• Driving, shooting video, running a live shot, editing, and writing are required.


• College degree in Journalism or related field, internship and/or professional newsroom experience.


• Experience with Edius, ENPS, LiveU, VMix, and Canva is a plus.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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KPLC-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on apply now, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

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