Top 5 News reporter Jobs in Baton Rouge La

NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFB
Gray Media —Baton Rouge, LA
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
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Data Reporter
Capital City Press —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Python
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Multi Media Manager
Louisiana State University —Baton Rouge, LA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WAFB
Gray Media —Baton Rouge, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Commercial
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Weekend Anchor
Nexstar Broadcasting —Baton Rouge, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License

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Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Comfortable appearing across multiple platforms, including digital and social media.
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NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFB

Gray Media -
Baton Rouge, LA

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Qualifications

Editorial project management
Editorial content writing
Content creation for general public
Mid-level
Video storytelling
Journalism
Communications
Live production performance
Editorial guidelines
Journalistic writing
Live TV broadcast project management

Full Job Description

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 WAFB:

WAFB-TV is the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, known for its long history of award-winning news, weather, and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

Job Summary/Description:

Produce WAFB’s Emmy-winning, top-rated morning newscasts by building dynamic rundowns and leading live breaking news and weather coverage.

Overnight shift 11:30 pm –7:30 am; college degree required.

As WAFB Morning News Producer, you’ll help lead one of the highest-rated morning newscasts in the country and join our Emmy Award–winning team. You’ll build and execute a fast-paced, content-rich show that prioritizes breaking news and weather coverage, delivering accurate, compelling stories to viewers starting their day.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Own the daily newscast from start to finish—stacking, timing, and producing live morning shows.
Drive breaking news and severe weather coverage, making quick, confident editorial decisions in real time.
Craft strong, clear writing for anchors and teases that keep viewers engaged.
Collaborate closely with anchors, other morning producers, meteorologists, reporters, and digital teams to coordinate content across platforms.
Edit video and build graphics to support storytelling and maintain a clean, professional look.
Maintain high editorial standards while working efficiently under deadline pressure.

This is an overnight schedule: 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM. Our morning team is tight-knit, works hard, and believes in having a great time while producing exceptional local journalism!

Qualifications/Requirements:

College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

* * Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging content across platforms

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)

WAFB-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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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.

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NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFB

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