KATC

KATC.com is a comprehensive news website providing the latest updates, articles, and videos on a wide range of topics. Primarily serving Acadiana, Louisiana, the website covers local news, weather, crime, and community events. With a strong focus on journalism ethics and integrity, KATC.com delivers accurate and reliable information to its readers. From breaking news to in-depth investigative reports, the website keeps its audience well-informed about the happenings in their region. Additionally, KATC.com offers multimedia content, including live streaming and interactive features, ensuring an engaging user experience for all.

  • Encrypted
    Site is Encrypted

  • Country
    Hosted in United States

  • City
    Chesterfield, Missouri

  • Latitude\Longitude
    38.65 / -90.5334    Google Map

  • Traffic rank
    #26,955 Site Rank

  • Site age
    27 yrs old

  • Site Owner information
    Whois info

  • Owner
    E. W. Scripps Company,(Scripps Broadcasting Holdings,LLC,)

  • Channels
    Digital,: 28 (,UHF,),Virtual,: 3

  • Branding
    KATC TV 3,Acadiana's CW (on DT2)

  • First air date
    September 19, 1962

  • Former channel number(s)
    Analog:,3 (,VHF,, 1962–2009)

  • Call sign meaning
    Acadian Television Corporation,(former owner)

  • Licensing authority
    FCC

  • Facility ID
    33471

Traffic rank
#26,955
Site age
27 yrs
Location
United States
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via Indeed posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
KATC, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a positive, experienced, proactive, and collaborative-style Assistant News Director to join our team. The Assistant News Director must be a proven newsroom leader who knows how to win breaking news and weather coverage on all platforms, maintain a strong sense of urgency with our newscast production and newsroom culture, and... knows how to balance serious journalism with lighter KATC, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a positive, experienced, proactive, and collaborative-style Assistant News Director to join our team.

The Assistant News Director must be a proven newsroom leader who knows how to win breaking news and weather coverage on all platforms, maintain a strong sense of urgency with our newscast production and newsroom culture, and... knows how to balance serious journalism with lighter moments critical to the success of our newscasts. The successful candidate must have strong self-initiative, drive and passion, with an innovative mind and truly be able to see the big picture.

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day news operation and be involved in long-term planning of news content across all platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Assist News Director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
• Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.
• Assist News Director in the on-going evaluation of personnel.
• Create tactics and strategies to increase ratings performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
• Assist in execution of news content strategy.
• Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
• Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution.
• Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
• Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists.
• Lead coverage planning of major events, i. e. elections, special events.
• Proactively communicate news initiatives & community efforts across departments.
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
• Assist News Director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• College degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive reinforcement style of management with the ability to hold staffers accountable while helping them to grow their skills.

OUR TEAM:

KATC is composed of a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused and energetic individuals that continue to grow professionally as we grow our company, with everyone rising to their full potential in every aspect of our business. “Give light” is not just a motto at Scripps – it is a mantra that guides our daily work. We believe in the power of journalism to change lives, to strengthen communities and to create a better-informed world. This position presents an entry level opportunity to gain direct experience working collaboratively leading a newsroom, responsible for newsroom decisions, working closely with reporters, as well as guiding enterprise content and digital presence.

We are a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business. We’re located just about halfway from New Orleans and Houston on Interstate 10. Music, food, and family are passions for Acadiana residents, tourists, and students who attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We are committed to representing the audiences we serve.

These are our neighbors, our friends and family. Our employees bring their whole selves to work – a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, life experiences and hobbies. We celebrate what makes us similar – like our passion for journalism - as much as we celebrate our differences. We welcome bright ideas and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that will help us shape the future of our industry. Bring your passion and we will nourish your career with the tools to help you exceed your wildest career aspirations.

WHY SCRIPPS:
• We are growing our footprint, reaching nearly 31 percent of U.S. households as one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners.
• From community outreach to professional development, Scripps is a place where creativity has taken over and you will have the chance to write your own story.
• We enable and encourage each individual to do their best work and reach their full potential through opportunity, development and openness to new ideas.
• We are all about professional integrity. It is the cornerstone of a journalist’s credibility.
• Tell a friend and both of you can work here. Our employee referral program is pretty fantastic. Share this because we are ALWAYS looking for the BEST talent out there.

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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
KATC, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a positive, proactive, collaborative, and highly engaged Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team. We are looking for a storyteller who will help make our communities stronger and the world around us better. The MMJ will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories... for use on multiple platforms. Come join a great newsroom KATC, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a positive, proactive, collaborative, and highly engaged Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team.

We are looking for a storyteller who will help make our communities stronger and the world around us better. The MMJ will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories... for use on multiple platforms. Come join a great newsroom with exceptional leadership. Apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Receives assignments or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.

• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.

• Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

• Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.

• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.

• Appears on TV during news.

• Goes live from scenes and events. G

• Works cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.

• Assists news producer in preparing newscast.

• Assists online staff in preparing multimedia stories.

• Reports, writes, captures quality visual content, edits and produces stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in Broadcast Journalism or related degree, or equivalent years of experience.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.

• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast quality camera equipment.

• Skills editing video on ENPS computer editing software, or similar software programs.

• Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills.

• Proficient at posting content to various websites and social media.

• Ability to work independently and self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment by remaining calm under pressure

• Ability to collaborate successfully in a team environment and make decisions quickly during any type of coverage.

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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company
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via Louisiana Association Of Broadcasters schedule_type: Full-time
Primary Purpose Studio Technician II is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of technical equipment and services during programs. Performs all duties associated with operating the teleprompter, cameras, studio graphics and audio mixer for broadcast. Demonstrates proficiency in several areas and on at least two technical systems... WHAT YOU’LL DO: Ensures studio is prepared and set-ups are complete; assign and set-up mics for on-air talent Primary Purpose

Studio Technician II is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of technical equipment and services during programs. Performs all duties associated with operating the teleprompter, cameras, studio graphics and audio mixer for broadcast. Demonstrates proficiency in several areas and on at least two technical systems...

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Ensures studio is prepared and set-ups are complete; assign and set-up mics for on-air talent and conduct mic checks; coordinate studio position/placement for live shows; operate tele-prompter and cameras during live and taped shows

Operation of various technical equipment including, but not limited to, graphics systems, VizRt and Newsticker. Perform audio mixing, coordinate satellite feeds and monitor usage/charging systems

Assist technical director with trouble-shooting technical problems and effectively resolves/removes roadblocks as they occur during production in the studio.

Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

High School diploma or GED; Vocational or technical training perferred

1 – 3 years experience

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Successfully performed related duties of Studio Tech I for up to one year

Demonstrates knowledge of technical systems and floor operations

Readily learns and applies training, new techniques and independent judgment

Must be able to work a studio lift

Office Environment. Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases in work setting.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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