Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - KALB in Alexandria

About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly 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 television markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second‑highest‑rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and other media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, plus studio production facilities like Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KALB-TV

KALB-TV is the #1 most‑watched television station in Central Louisiana, commanding the market for nearly 60 years with its NBC, CBS, and CW affiliate programming.

Job Summary

KALB, the dominant #1 station in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic and driven News Reporter / Mixed Media Journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong news judgment, storytelling skills, and the ability to write, shoot, and edit stories for newscasts, web articles, and digital platforms. A digitally savvy, investigative mindset is a plus.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop and produce daily news stories, enterprise pieces, and breaking news for multiple platforms.
• Write compelling broadcast and digital news stories.
• Operate news equipment safely and professionally.
• Complete entire news stories from story selection through writing, filming, editing, and digital elements.
• Contribute regularly to news coverage.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, broadcast, or a related field is required.
• Strong writing, speaking, and communication skills.
• Good on‑camera presence for live and pre‑recorded segments.
• Ability to meet daily news deadlines and work under pressure during breaking news.
• Understanding of and adherence to journalism ethics and AP Style.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We also comply with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations where we operate. Gray Media is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To apply: visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and search for the job title or station call letters. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.