Weekend Anchor

Louisiana First News is looking for an energetic passionate journalist to join our team as a Reporter/Weekend Anchor. This is an excellent opportunity for a storyteller who thrives in the field enjoys breaking news and wants to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Were looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing enterprise stories reporting live in the field and anchoring weekend newscasts with confidence and credibility. The ideal candidate is curious collaborative and committed to producing journalism that informs engages and serves our viewers across South Louisiana.

What Youll Do

• Report write shoot and edit compelling stories for television digital and social media platforms.
• Anchor weekend newscasts with professionalism accuracy and strong newsroom judgment.
• Deliver clear engaging live reports during breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Develop original enterprise and investigative story ideas that matter to our communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders public officials and local sources.
• Produce content for broadcast website and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with producers photographers digital teams and newsroom leadership to deliver high-quality journalism.
• Represent Louisiana First News with professionalism both on air and within the community.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays as news coverage requires.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous reporting experience required; anchoring experience preferred.
• Strong live reporting and storytelling skills.
• Excellent writing editing and conversational on-air delivery.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience using newsroom editing systems cameras and social media platforms.
• Experience with digital and social media platforms.
• Valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Why Louisiana First News

At Louisiana First News our mission is exactly what our name representsputting Louisiana first. We believe local journalism should do more than report the news; it should strengthen the communities we serve. Our team covers stories that matter celebrates local successes and partners with organizations throughout our viewing area to make a lasting impact. Whether were breaking major news covering hurricane season or volunteering during Nexstars Founders Day of Caring we believe serving our community extends beyond the newsroom.

Youll work alongside experienced journalists in a collaborative newsroom that values mentorship innovation and professional growth. If youre looking for a station where your work makes a difference every day Louisiana First News is the place for you.

Baton Rouge offers the best of Louisiana in one vibrant city. As the states capital its home to a rich blend of cultures world-class food SEC sports live music festivals arts and history. From LSU game days to riverfront events diverse neighborhoods and a growing downtown theres always a story to tell. The city serves as a cultural crossroads bringing together traditions from every corner of Louisiana while continuing to grow as a destination for business entertainment and community engagement.

If youre looking to grow your career while covering stories that truly matter wed love to meet you.

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