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 46 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 KATC:
KATC-TV is Acadiana's trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. As part of Gray Media, KATC is building on its tradition of award-winning journalism while expanding its commitment to innovative storytelling, breaking news coverage, and serving the communities of South Louisiana with urgency, accuracy, and integrity.
Job Summary/Description:
KATC is looking for an experienced News Producer to join our award-winning newsroom. We're seeking a creative journalist with strong news judgment, exceptional writing skills, and a passion for producing engaging, impactful newscasts that keep our viewers informed and connected to the communities we serve.
We're looking for a producer with strong news judgment and a passion for storytelling. In this role, you'll produce engaging, accurate, and visually compelling newscasts, make sound editorial decisions, and lead coverage of breaking and developing news. You'll collaborate with reporters, anchors, photographers, digital producers, and newsroom managers to create content that is timely, relevant, and impactful while coordinating live shots, graphics, video, and other production elements. The ideal candidate thrives under deadline pressure, embraces teamwork, and is committed to serving viewers with meaningful local journalism.
Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent newsroom experience.
- Strong news judgment and excellent writing, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to perform well under deadline pressure and during breaking news coverage.
- Familiarity with newsroom computer systems and broadcast production workflows.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings (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)
KATC-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 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
