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NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - KALB

Gray Television, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302

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About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KALB: KALB-TV is the #1 most‑watched television station in Central Louisiana. KALB-TV includes the powerhouse NBC that has dominated the market for nearly 60 years, CBS, and the CW.

Job Summary / Description: KALB, the dominant #1 station in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic and driven News Reporter / MMJ to join our newsroom. This candidate should be a self‑starter who has good news judgment and storytelling skills. The ideal candidate will be able to write, shoot, and edit their own stories for newscasts, web articles, and digital platforms. Being a digitally savvy team player is a must. A reporter with an investigative mindset is a plus.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Develop and produce relevant daily news stories, enterprise stories, and breaking stories for multiple platforms

Write broadcast & digital news stories that are compelling

Must be able to operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner

Be able to complete a news story from start to finish (story selection, writing, filming, editing, and digital elements)

Contribute regularly to news coverage

Qualifications / Requirements:

A degree in journalism, communications, broadcast, or a related field is required.

Strong writing, speaking, and communication skills.

Good on‑camera presence for both live and pre‑recorded shots.

Must be able to meet daily news deadlines and work well under pressure during breaking news.

Understanding of and adherence to journalism ethics and using AP Style.

Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on

apply now , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the

Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal )

KALB‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits 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. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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