NEWS ANCHOR - KPLC

Gray Television • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

KPLC-TV in Lake Charles seeks a motivated and dynamic anchor to join our morning news team. A successful candidate must be a proven leader who is motivated and passionate about storytelling. The Ideal candidate must be an effective communicator who excels in delivering a variety of stories in scripted and breaking news situations. The ability to cultivate sources, enterprise stories, and produce a weekly franchise is a must. Applicant must have a love for local news, a passion for creative storytelling, and a positive attitude. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, generating story ideas, shooting/writing/editing stories for broadcast and digital platforms, and anchoring newscasts. Maintaining professional social media accounts and assisting producers and reporters in showcasing stories are vital.

Requirements

• Strong delivery and reporting skills
• Ability to ad-lib
• Proficient in digital platforms
• Meet social media and CTV goals as outlined by management
• Experience in shooting/editing own stories
• College degree in journalism or a related field
• Valid driver's license and MVR check required

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas
• Shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Anchor newscasts
• Maintain professional social media accounts
• Assist producers and reporters in showcasing stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree