News Anchor

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Report, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Anchore 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

• Bachelor's 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.
• Able 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 driver's license with a good driving record.

Why Louisiana First News?

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 we're breaking major news, covering hurricane season, or volunteering during Nexstar's Founder's Day of Caring, we believe serving our community extends beyond the newsroom.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and committed to producing journalism that informs, engages, and serves our viewers across South Louisiana. What You'll Do includes:

• Report, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Anchore 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.
• Publish 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.