News AnchorHost (Morning) 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 of such markets that were 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 is looking for an engaging energetic journalist to join our team as a Morning Anchor/Host. This position anchors our weekday morning newscasts while also reporting original stories for broadcast digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can connect with viewers handle breaking news and contribute meaningful journalism both on the anchor desk and in the field.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Anchor weekday morning newscasts and deliver news in an authoritative conversational and engaging manner.
* Help lead breaking news coverage and demonstrate strong ad-libbing skills during developing stories.
* Work closely with producers meteorologists and newsroom leadership to develop compelling and informative morning newscasts.
* Research pitch shoot write and edit original stories for television digital and social platforms.
* Develop sources and maintain strong relationships with people and organizations throughout Acadiana.
* Conduct live interviews and field reports including coverage of breaking news and major community events.
* Write clear accurate and compelling broadcast and digital copy on deadline.
* Participate in editorial discussions and contribute story ideas that reflect the interests and concerns of our audience.
* Maintain an active and professional presence on social media and use digital platforms to engage with viewers and advance reporting.
* Represent KATC professionally at station-sponsored and community events.
* Maintain high journalistic and ethical standards and ensure all reporting is fair accurate and properly sourced.
* Perform other duties as assigned based on newsroom and coverage needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Previous professional television news experience is required.
* Strong on-air presentation skills with the ability to communicate naturally and confidently.
* Excellent writing reporting and storytelling skills.
* Strong news judgment and an understanding of what makes a story relevant to a local audience.
* Ability to ad-lib effectively and remain composed during breaking news and other unscripted situations.
* Experience shooting and editing video and producing content independently in the field.
* Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with producers reporters photographers meteorologists and newsroom leadership.
* Demonstrated ability to develop sources and generate original story ideas.
* Understanding of digital journalism social media and multiplatform storytelling.
* Flexibility to work early mornings and adjust schedules when major breaking news or special coverage requires it.
* Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.