Multimedia Journalist - Ksla

Gray Media • Shreveport, LA

4d

About The Position

KSLA News 12 is seeking a community-centered Multimedia Journalist who can find, report, shoot, edit, and deliver stories across television, digital, mobile, social, and streaming platforms. The role prioritizes original, enterprise reporting that explains the impact of events on local residents, as well as fast, verified updates for audiences in the field. The journalist will create content suited to both television and mobile audiences, produce engaging live reports, and write web-native stories designed to reach and engage viewers across digital channels.

The Multimedia Journalist will collaborate with producers and digital teams, use analytics to inform storytelling, and adapt quickly as news develops. The position requires working shifts determined by the news cycle, including weekends and holidays. KSLA News 12 serves the ArkLaTex region from Shreveport/Bossier City.

Requirements

• Strong storytelling ability, including finding the human element in stories and communicating it visually.
• Strong writing and live-reporting skills, with the ability to remain calm and clear under pressure.
• Ability to develop sources and independently verify information.
• Ability to pivot quickly, manage time effectively, and work shifts required by the news cycle, including weekends and holidays.
• College degree in journalism or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience reporting, shooting, and editing in a fast-paced environment (preferred).
• Comfort with going live on social or streaming platforms at short notice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop community roots and pitch original enterprise stories daily that explore the impact of local events on people's lives.
• Schedule interviews, shoot high-quality video, and edit compelling content for television and smartphone audiences.
• Share verified updates, photos, and video from the field promptly.
• Deliver energetic and authoritative live reports for breaking news and feature stories.
• Write web-native stories with search-friendly headlines and local context for digital channels.
• Create platform-specific content, including vertical social video and standalone YouTube clips.
• Work with producers and digital teams to tailor content for different audiences.
• Use analytics to help guide storytelling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time