NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KALB

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, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KALB

KALB-TV is the #1 most-watched television station in Central Louisiana. KALB-TV includes the powerhouse NBC that has dominated the market for more than 70 years, CBS, and the CW.

Job Summary/Description

Are you a natural storyteller who lights up when the “On Air” sign glows? KALB, the dominant news leader in Alexandria, Louisiana, is looking for an Evening Anchor/MMJ who’s passionate about storytelling and thrives in a digital-first newsroom. We aren’t just looking for a “reader” — we want a journalist who can lead, innovate, and connect with our audience across Central Louisiana on every platform.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Anchor live newscasts, breaking news, and special coverage with clear, accurate delivery
• Lead live interviews and ad-lib seamlessly with producers/reporters during developing stories
• Collaborate and create: Work hand-in-hand with producers to pitch, develop, and deliver stories that matter to the people of Central Louisiana
• Drive digital engagement: Be a digital-first journalist, posting compelling content to the station’s digital platforms and producing daily reels that reach our audience where they live—on their phones
• Lead by example: Serve as a mentor and effective communicator within the newsroom, helping set the editorial tone and maintain our high standards of journalism
• Own the field: Some days you will go into the field to report, and you’ll be ready to report or field anchor when major breaking news or special events happen—you’re as comfortable on a street corner as you are behind the desk
• Represent the brand: Be a face of KALB in the community, building trust and connection both on-air and off

Qualifications/Requirements

• College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• At least two years of professional newsroom and on-air experience
• Sharp news judgment: You know what’s a story, what’s a “maybe,” and how to pivot when news breaks
• Digital fluency: You embrace the modern newsroom toolkit to connect with audiences across all platforms
• Technical chops: Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a major plus
• Communication skills: You’re effective with sources, viewers, and teammates in the newsroom
• Leadership mindset: You’re a team player who can lead a broadcast and elevate those around you