Multimedia Journalist Katc

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KATC:

KATC-TV is Acadianas trusted source for local news weather and sports. As part of Gray Media KATC is building on its tradition of award-winning journalism while expanding its commitment to innovative storytelling breaking news coverage and serving the communities of South Louisiana with urgency accuracy and integrity.

Job Summary/Description:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* 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.

Qualifications/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.
* Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field is preferred.

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KATC-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 addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where 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 Grays employees ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.