NEWS/SPORTS MMJ - KPLC
About The Position
KPLC-TV in Lake Charles is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join our team. This hybrid role demands a motivated candidate who is passionate about telling stories in both news and sports. While news is the primary responsibility, this role is flexible as major sports stories develop. In this role, a journalist will work closely with both sports and news managers to coordinate schedules and assignments. Additionally, during peak sports seasons, this MMJ will report in the field, fill in as sports anchor as needed, help coordinate sports coverage and CTV shows, and highlight outstanding local athletes. A candidate must be able to write/shoot/edit stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms, report live from various sporting events, gather news content, and deliver breaking news.
Requirements
- Having or pursuing a degree in Journalism or a related field
- Ability to identify great video and compelling sound bites
- Solid news judgment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stay flexible with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
- MVR is also required
Nice To Haves
- Previous work or internship in journalism is a plus
Responsibilities
- Write/shoot/edit stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Report live from various sporting events
- Gather news content
- Deliver breaking news
- Work closely with both sports and news managers to coordinate schedules and assignments
- Report in the field during peak sports seasons
- Fill in as sports anchor as needed
- Help coordinate sports coverage and CTV shows
- Highlight outstanding local athletes
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
