KLFY in Lafayette, LA has a rare Anchor/Reporter opening for the #1 station in Acadiana. We are looking for an Anchor/Reporter to join our evening news team. You must be just as good out in the field as you are on the set. Please submit Cover Letter with resume and a reel showing off your best work.

The News Anchor Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.

• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily

• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms

• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards

• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

  Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education

• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required

• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation

• Strong reporting skills

• Understand importance of social media

• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills

• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel

• Operate newsroom computer systems

  Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

  EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.