MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KSLA

KSLA-Station-Shrevport, LA
1812 Fairfield Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101, USA

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 U.S. 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 measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and 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 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.

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 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 is preferred.

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

A college degree in journalism or equivalent is desired.

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.

KSLA‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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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