Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

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 include (but are not limited to):
• 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,t 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.

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)

KSLA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4b4wq-3-12-151-118-42 in your application.