Job Description
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 has launched a unique OTT platform aimed to relay news faster and more in-depth throughout the day. The ideal Executive Producer/Anchor for this position is a digital/social superstar who knows how to engage with the audience, has strong interview and ad lib skills, and can manage multiple stories. The EP/Anchor will lay out a coverage plan each day and adjust as the news of the day dictates. We need an awesome organizer who has a plan and then can blow it up as news changes.
Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
*Develop a daily OTT plan utilizing staff and regional/national resources
*Develop/produce content throughout the day for OTT and all platforms
*Live interviews/debriefs with reporters, story subjects, content contributors, etc.
*Appear on camera anchoring reports throughout the day
*Adjust plan as breaking news develops
*Interact/contribute to our company's OTT channel Local News Live (LNL)
Qualifications/Requirements:
*Clear and concise communication with team members and social/digital audience
*Demonstrate strong organizational skills
*Writing and editing skills to produce content for all platforms
*College degree in journalism or related field
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx7vx4-3-80-144-110-42 in your application.