MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KSLA

FOX Carolina News • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

KSLA News 12 is seeking a community-centered Multimedia Journalist to find, report, shoot, edit, and deliver stories across television, digital, mobile, social, and streaming platforms. The role emphasizes original enterprise reporting, timely verified updates from the field, dynamic live reports, and storytelling tailored to different audiences and devices. The journalist will work with producers and digital teams and use analytics to help guide content.

Requirements

• Strong storytelling ability, including finding the human element in stories and presenting it visually.
• Strong writing and live reporting skills, with the ability to remain calm and clear under pressure.
• Digital-first approach and comfort going live on social or streaming platforms at short notice.
• Resourcefulness in developing sources and independently verifying information.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing stories, manage time effectively, and work shifts that may include 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).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop community roots and pitch original enterprise stories about their impact on local lives.
• Schedule interviews, shoot high-quality video, and edit compelling content for television and smartphones.
• Share verified updates, photos, and video from the field promptly.
• Deliver 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.
• Collaborate with producers and digital teams to tailor content for different audiences and use analytics to guide storytelling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time