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Gray Television

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KSLA

Gray Television, Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150

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About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KSLA:

KSLA News 12 is the aggressive, National Edward R. Murrow award-winning CBS affiliate serving the region known as the ArkLaTex. The station is the market’s leader in timely and accurate reporting of breaking news, investigative journalism, award-winning storytelling, and First Alert Weather. KSLA News 12 serves its community on all on‑air, digital, and mobile platforms embracing the innovation of the industry. In the center of the ArkLaTex is the Shreveport/Bossier City metroplex where the best of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas culture is combined to create a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle.

Job Summary/Description:

KSLA NEWS 12 is seeking an outstanding individual for our MMJ/Reporter position. Successful candidates must have the desire and ability to search for unique stories, write engaging content, and present demonstrative and engaging live shots during day‑to‑day and during breaking news coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities

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 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

At least 2 years of multi‑platform reporting, shooting, and editing experience

Bilingual communication in both spoken and written English and Spanish is a plus

A college degree in journalism or equivalent

Driver’s license

To apply, visit

https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

and submit your resume, cover letter, and references.

KSLA-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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.

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