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 such markets 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, and 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.
Description:
KPLC 7 News seeks a well-rounded journalist for a hybrid role producing newscasts and digital content. This unique opportunity allows a producer to flex their creative muscle by designing digital content for various platforms, researching & writing stories, and building traditional newscasts. A digital content/news producer will enterprise stories for digital platforms, support our streaming efforts, write engaging content, and cultivate contacts in the community. A candidate should be well-versed in creating news content for streaming and social media platforms and writing for both broadcast and the web.
We are searching for a candidate who has initiative, is a supportive teammate, and has excellent news judgment. The producer will work closely with news managers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality, high-energy, innovative, and authentic broadcasts. Responding quickly to breaking news and having a keen eye for detail are required for this position
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A degree in journalism or a related field, previous work or internship, someone who can identify great video and compelling sound bites, has solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to edit video & write clearly and concisely.
- Candidates must have the ability to meet deadlines, multitask in a fast-paced environment, have a good driving record, strong writing skills, and flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
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 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
