Reporter jobs in Shreveport, LA

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KSLA:

KSLA News 12 is the aggressive, National Edward R. Murrow award-winning CBS affiliate serving the region known as the ArkLaTex. The station is the market’s leader in timely and accurate reporting of breaking news, investigative journalism, award-winning storytelling and First Alert Weather. KSLA News 12 serves its community on all on-air, digital and mobile platforms embracing the innovation of the industry. In the center of the ArkLaTex is the Shreveport/Bossier City metroplex where the best of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas culture is combined to create a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle.

Job Summary/Description:  

KSLA TV in Shreveport, Louisiana needs an experienced Investigative Reporter/Anchor to join our award-winning team. The successful candidate will research, develop, write, and present investigative news stories on a long and short-term basis. The person in this position will also contribute research and analysis on targeted daily stories and major breaking news events.

Duties/Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

• Research, develop, write, and produce ground-breaking investigative news content relevant to our communities
• Generate long and short-term investigative news projects
• Perform computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis
• Contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events
• Provide investigative content across all of our broadcast and digital/social platforms
• Develop and maintain sources that will generate exclusive content
• Work with station management and corporate legal department conceptualizing and producing content
• Anchor-assigned newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Two years experience working as an Investigative Reporter or four years as a General Assignment Reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
• Understanding of computer-assisted reporting and working with database and spreadsheet programs
• Willingness to work long hours and overtime when needed

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)

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.  

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday..