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MMJ / Anchor

KPLC

Lake Charles, LA 12-22-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description

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:
- Generating own story ideas
- Set up own interviews, shoot and edit stories
- Write broadcast and digital versions of stories
- Maintain professional social media accounts
- Assist producers in showcasing stories
- Anchor at least one 30-minute newscast per weekday

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Candidate must possess strong live reporting skills and be driven by breaking news
- Must be proficient on all digital platforms and meet mandated social media goals outlined by management.
- Driving is required for this position
- College degree in Journalism or a related field is required
- MVR is required

Qualified, interested applicants may 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 Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r14x3m-3-139-55-240-42 in your application.

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KPLC

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.