Multimedia Journalist - Katc

Gray Media • Lafayette, LA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

KATC-TV is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can find compelling local stories, develop sources, and deliver strong journalism across broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is an energetic storyteller who can shoot, write, edit, and report independently while also responding quickly to breaking news and live coverage.

Requirements

• Strong writing, reporting, shooting and video-editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sources and generate original story ideas.
• Strong live reporting and on-camera presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Ability to cover breaking news and adapt quickly as stories develop.
• Strong understanding of digital journalism, social media and multiplatform storytelling.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as news coverage requires.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, develop, and produce compelling daily and enterprise stories that are relevant to viewers across Acadiana.
• Build and maintain sources throughout the community and develop original story ideas rather than relying solely on assigned coverage.
• Shoot, write, edit and present stories for television, digital and social platforms.
• Deliver live reports from the field during breaking news, severe weather and other major events.
• Write clearly, accurately and conversationally while meeting tight deadlines.
• Produce digital stories and other content that complements and expands broadcast reporting.
• Use social media as a reporting tool to gather information, connect with sources and engage with the audience.
• Work closely with producers, photographers, assignment editors and newsroom managers to execute daily coverage and special projects.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment and an understanding of the issues important to communities across South Louisiana.
• Develop expertise in major local issues and consistently look for opportunities to advance stories beyond the initial news of the day.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness, ethics and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of 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.

What This Job Offers

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