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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 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 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-TV in Lake Charles seeks a motivated and dynamic Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. Successful candidates must be proven leaders who are fearless, motivated, and passionate about storytelling. The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator who excels in reporting. The ability to cultivate sources and produce enterprise stories is a must. Applicant must have a love for local news, a passion for creative storytelling, a positive attitude, a desire to innovate, and a passion for being “live.”

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Generating own story ideas
2. Set up your own interviews
3. Write broadcast and digital versions of stories
4. Maintain professional social media accounts
5. Assist producers in showcasing stories
6. Write, shoot, edit, and go live on stories for multiple newscasts on the same day
7. Work under deadlines
8. Present live news in an urgent and active manner
9. Produce content for KPLC-TV, KPLCTV.com as well as KPLC Facebook, X, Instagram, and OTT sites
10. Must follow the strategic plan for the newsroom
11. Assist with producing newscasts
12. Pitch story ideas with the station's "At Your Service" brand in mind

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Must have excellent people skills
2. Strong live reporting skills and driven by breaking news
3. Must be proficient on all digital platforms and meet mandated social media goals
4. Driving, shooting video, shooting your own live shots, video editing, and writing are required for this position
5. College Degree in Journalism or related field, internship and or professional newsroom experience
6. Experience with Edius, ENPS, and LiveU is a plus
7. MVR is also required

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.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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 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.