Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Anchor / MMJ - KSLA

ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - KSLA

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:

If you're a reporter looking for your first anchor role, this might be the position for you. KSLA NEWS 12 is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic journalist to anchor our weekend newscasts and tell the stories of our community. The successful candidate should have solid editorial judgment and excel in breaking news situations. We want journalists who search for stories and seek answers for our audience. Applicants should have at least two years of multi-platform reporting experience. Producing skill set is a plus.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to***
• Anchor assigned newscasts
• Assist producer in building shows
• Strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision-making
• Effective communicator with viewers and staff
• Develop sources and present and turn story ideas that resonate with our research and audience
• Shoot, write, and edit compelling coverage for all platforms
• Use digital and social media to find, develop, tell stories, and engage with our audience
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize assignments

Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 2 years of multi-platform reporting, shooting and editing experience is preferred. College degree in journalism or equivalent 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpw7eo-3-145-166-7-42 in your application.