WBRZ-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission.

WBRZ is committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program. In our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community, we encourage qualified community organizations to be included in our job opportunity notification list. Informing you and your organization of our employment opportunities is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. If your organization is interested in being notified about our job vacancies, we would like to hear from you. Through your assistance to refer individuals to us, we want to ensure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women.

WBRZ-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free work place.

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How to apply

If you would like to apply for a vacancy listed below, please refer to the contact information listed in each posting. Or mail resume and/or non-returnable DVD to Human Resources, WBRZ-TV, PO Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; or fax to 225-336-2213, or e-mail to hr@wbrz.com. All resumes are forwarded to the hiring manager for review and scheduling of interviews.

Current openings

Director of Sales
A privately owned, small television group with great growth opportunities in the Gulf Coast seeks a dynamic Director of Sales to lead our sales team. The ideal candidate is creative, passionate, and energetic. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas that thinks out-of-the box and can be an integral part of strategic planning while meeting the demands of a changing environment. The candidate must be results oriented and have excellent sales presentation and communication skills. Must be able to plan and achieve sales objectives, have coaching/training experience, and develop new business for multiple platforms. A college degree is preferred with a minimum of three to five years of television sales management experience required. Candidate must also be able to demonstrate how to execute a professional sales culture and sales strategy. Pre-employment drug screening required. Submit a cover letter and resume to hr@wbrz.com.  Pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Anchor / MMJ
WBRZ, a family-owned TV station in the heart of culture-rich Louisiana, has an immediate opening for an Anchor/MMJ. Our newsroom in the state’s capital city emphasizes investigative and enterprise journalism, so an appetite for hard news is required. As an anchor, you'll helm the desk and be a newsroom leader on the weekends. An understanding of digital journalism, including social media reporting and engagement, is key. Email resume, brief cover letter and video links to Letitia Walker at lwalker@wbrz.com , and Human Resources via hr@wbrz.com. Applications can be mailed to WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, La., 70821. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.

Reporter
WBRZ seeks dynamic storytellers to join our team as a reporter. The person hired will also fill in as an anchor on some newscasts. WBRZ is known for its investigative journalism. Reporting and anchoring experience preferred. If you're looking for an aggressive newsroom that will help coach you for a big market job, come work for WBRZ. Send demo reels to Letitia Walker at lwalker@wbrz.com and Human Resources at hr@wbrz.com. Pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE.

Photojournalist
WBRZ-TV is looking for a talented news photojournalist. We'd prefer someone with experience covering breaking news and editing quickly on a deadline. Will operate live cellular equipment and must be able to lift 25 pounds of equipment at times. Schedule can change as dictated by news events. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Email resume and work sample to Letitia Walker, Director of News, at lwalker@wbrz.com, and Human Resources via hr@wbrz.com. Applications can be mailed to WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, La., 70821. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.

TV News Cast Director
WBRZ is seeking an experienced and dynamic TV News Cast Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing live and pre-recorded newscasts, ensuring smooth production flow, and maintaining the technical quality of our broadcasts.  Must have proven experience as a TV News Cast Director or in a similar role, familiarity with news production workflows and control room operations, ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and in high-stress situations,excellent communication and leadership skills to work with diverse teams, flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of production switchers, graphics systems, and broadcast automation software (experience with systems like VizRT, Grass Valley, and Crispin is a plus).

Responsibilities:

• Direct live news broadcasts, breaking news, and special programming with precision and professionalism.
• Collaborate with producers, anchors, and other newsroom staff to execute high-quality newscasts.
• Manage timing, cues, and transitions during broadcasts to ensure flawless execution.
• Operate and manage production control room equipment, including switchers, audio boards, and video playback systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during live broadcasts.
• Ensure all elements of a newscast are visually and technically sound.
• Lead a team of operators and crew, providing clear direction during high-pressure situations.

Email resume, brief cover letter to Joey Verrett, Director of Engineering, at jverrett@wbrz.com, and Human Resources via hr@wbrz.com. Applications can be mailed to WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, La., 70821. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.

Investigative Reporter
WBRZ is searching for an Investigative Reporter to add to our award-winning Investigative Unit. A successful candidate should have a knack for navigating complex stories and holding officials accountable. You'll enterprise, research, write, and investigate stories for our broadcast and digital platforms. At least two years of TV, radio, newspaper, or online newsroom experience is required. Send your resume, link to your reel, and cover letter to Letitia Walker at lwalker@wbrz.com. Pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE.

Master Control Operator
Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for the broadcasting industry? If so, we would like to invite you to apply for our Master Control Operator position at WBRZ. As a Master Control Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the on-air content quality and accuracy of our broadcast, acquiring and organizing media content, monitoring and controlling the transmission equipment, and troubleshooting technical issues.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure quality control of on-air content
• Manage on-air playlists and scheduling
• Acquire, record, and organize media content
• Control and troubleshoot the transmission equipment
• Communicate with other departments to ensure the smooth broadcast operation
• Keep record of discrepancies and issues
• Follow the FCC regulations and guidelines

Email resume, brief cover letter to Joey Verrett, Director of Engineering, at jverrett@wbrz.com, and Human Resources via hr@wbrz.com. Applications can be mailed to WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, La., 70821. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.

WBRZ Account Executive
WBRZ- TV is looking for a highly motivated and competitive business professional who is a self-starter to sell advertising solutions to local businesses including digital asset strategies.
The applicant is expected to:

• Manage and grow an existing account list,
• Develop new business,
• Employ excellent communication and organizational skills
• Meet all revenue and new business goals for multiple entities.

Required Experience:
Ad sales experience is preferred, including knowledge of Comscore ratings, Power Point and other Windows-based software. A college degree and advertising sales experience is preferred.
Benefits: Excellent company benefits (health, dental, vision, life).
Application Process: Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@wbrz.com and copy mhudson@wbrz.com. Pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE.

Internships
WBRZ offers internships each semester in the following departments: News, Marketing, Information Systems, Production, Graphics, Sports, and Weather. Interns will experience firsthand the daily operations of the department and will perform various duties as assigned. Student must be enrolled in a station approved college/university and be approved by the college dean/advisor/chair to take an internship course for curriculum credit and grade. Internships are unpaid and available for most fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Email cover letter and resume to hr@wbrz.com; or mail to WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Pre-employment drug screening required. EOE.

*Fall 2024 internships have been filled in the News Department.