Mmj/Anchor - Kalb

Gray Media • Alexandria, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

KALB, the dominant news leader in Alexandria, Louisiana, is searching for a dynamic MMJ/Anchor. We aren't looking for a "teleprompter reader" — we want an enterprising journalist who can pitch, shoot, and edit compelling enterprise stories, take command of the anchor desk, and connect with Central Louisiana across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Requirements

• College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Must thrive as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
• Strong anchoring, communication, and writing skills with the ability to craft engaging content across platforms
• Must meet daily news deadlines and work well under pressure during breaking news and severe weather events
• Understanding of and adherence to journalism ethics and using AP Style
• The Experience: Professional newsroom and on-air experience (you’ve been in the trenches and you love it).
• Sharp News Judgment: You know what’s a story, what’s a "maybe," and how to pivot when news breaks.
• Digital Fluency: You embrace every tool in the modern newsroom toolkit to connect with audiences across all platforms.
• Communication Skills: You’re an effective communicator whether you’re talking to a source, a viewer, or a colleague in the newsroom.
• Leadership Mindset: You’re a team player who knows how to lead a broadcast and inspire those around you.
• The Essentials: You must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a major plus—you know how to build a show and cut a story.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the desk: Anchor with authority, authenticity, and a conversational style that makes viewers feel like they’re part of the story. Be prepared for each show by reading and editing scripts.
• Collaborate and create: Work hand-in-hand with producers to pitch, develop, and deliver stories that actually matter to the people of Central Louisiana.
• Drive digital engagement: Be a digital-first journalist, posting compelling content to the station's digital platforms and producing daily reels that reach our audience where they live—on their phones.
• Lead by example: Serve as a mentor and effective communicator within the newsroom, helping to set the editorial tone and maintain our high standards of journalism.
• Own the field: Be ready to report or field anchor when major breaking news or special events happen—you're as comfortable on a street corner as you are behind the desk.
• Represent the brand: Be a face of KALB in the community, building trust and connection both on-air and off.

Benefits

• Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level