Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (P/T) - KPLC

About KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for it's 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 on 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 part-time motivated and dynamic MMJ to join our news team. Successful candidate must be a proven leader who is fearless, motivated and passionate about storytelling. Ideal candidate must be an effective communicator who excels in reporting.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Generating own story ideas
- Set up own interviews
- Write broadcast and digital versions of stories
- Maintain professional social media accounts
- Assist producers on showcasing stories
- Write, shoot, edit and go live on stories for multiple newscasts in the same day
- Work under deadlines
- Present live news in urgent and active manor
- Produce content for KPLC-TV, KPLCTV.com as well as KPLC Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and OTT sites
- Must follow strategic plan for the newsroom
- Assist with producing newscasts
- Pitch story ideas with station's ''At Your Service'' brand in mind

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must possess strong live reporting skills and be driven by breaking news
- Must also be proficient on all digital platforms and meet mandated social media goals
- Shooting video, shooting your own live shots, video editing and writing are required for this position
- College degree in Journalism or related field, internship and or professional newsroom experience a plus
- Experience with Edius, ENPS and LiveU is also plus
- MVR required

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4623y-3-136-97-64-42 in your application.