News/Sports MMJ - KPLC

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's 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 47 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, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently one of the nation's most innovative and most-watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/Description:

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.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Requirements include having or pursuing a degree in Journalism or a related field, previous work or internship in journalism is a plus, must be able to identify great video and compelling sound bites, have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Must also be able to meet deadlines, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and stay flexible with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
- MVR is also required.

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)

KPLC-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-k2e870-216-73-216-67-42 in your application.