Job Description
About Gray Television: Gray Television 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 now accepting applications for an experienced Anchor/Reporter to join our team. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic journalist who connects with the audience from behind the desk, in the field, online, and in the community.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
•Anchor assigned newscasts
•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
•Anchor and respond to breaking news coverage
•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
Qualifications/Requirements: •Previous anchoring experience is preferred
•At least three years of reporting, shooting, and editing experience is preferred
•College journalism degree or equivalent is required
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info: Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,