About the Department

This position is located at the Louisiana Educational Television Authority- Louisiana Public Broadcasting

This position will be filled as an Unclassified Full-Time Position.

Salary will be based on qualifications.

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events.

LPB is a state network of six non-commercial television stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport licensed to the Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA), established in 1971 by the Louisiana Legislature. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans.

LPB airs quality national PBS programming including PBS NewsHour, MASTERPIECE, NOVA, NATURE, Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, as well as the many educational programs from PBS KIDS. In addition to its main channel (LPB1), LPB and PBS have a 24/7 children’s channel (LPB2), and LPB and Create TV have a how-to and lifestyle channel.

The Production Department is looking for an on-air Anchor/Reporter/Producer for their weekly news magazine program and for other public affairs programs as assigned. The successful candidate should be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise, and trending content across all screens and platforms. This anchor must maintain an on-air persona that is friendly and authoritative, exhibit urgency every day, and have a high level of engagement on digital platforms.

Position Duties

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of on-air broadcast experience

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with fellow staff members during high-pressure situations and looming deadlines, while also having a strong aversion to office politics and gossip.

Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in on-air anchoring and at least two years in reporting.

Overall, we are in search of an experienced, diligent journalist who possesses a positive attitude and a collaborative leadership approach, capable of driving increased social engagement, web traffic, and television ratings from our audience. Other tasks, such as making personal appearances to promote the station, may be assigned as required by the station's demands.

Strong writing and reporting skills. Using the highest journalistic standards, they will be responsible for pitching and developing timely news stories that pertain first to the state of Louisiana and potentially to a national audience.
Must be a self-starter who is very organized and works well under deadlines.
Must be a team player who can manage and direct crews with calm and clarity.
Experience editing in Adobe Premiere is preferred.
Should have expertise in using social media, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Present and report on news stories and other content for all platforms.
Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Work with management to enterprise and develop stories.
Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Edit video clips as assigned.
Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
A minimum of three (3) years as an on-air anchor/reporter/producer is required. Preference will be given to applicants who have covered the Louisiana Legislature.
A strong knowledge of current events and local issues

Special Instructions: ** In addition to submitting an application, email a link to your reel and a statement of interest detailing why you’re the right fit for LPB to HumanResources@lpb.org, with the subject line Anchor/Reporter Application – [Your Name].

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Unclassified

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: Eight (8) hour days, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.

Division: Production Department

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader).

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Louisiana Educational TV Authority
7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Email: HumanResources@lpb.org

Benefits

: Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency Information

Employer: State of Louisiana
Address: 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone: (866) 783-5462
Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm