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Employment Opportunities
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.
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
Managing Editor
WBRZ is seeking a detail-driven Managing Editor to lead and elevate our newsgathering/ digital news team. This role oversees digital producers who populate our digital platforms and social media pages; they're also responsible for traditional "assignment desk" tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, understands the importance of speed and accuracy, and is passionate about winning at breaking news and daily coverage across all platforms.
You'll be working in South Louisiana’s only family-owned television station, committed to delivering impactful, local journalism. We have an award-winning investigative team, as well as serving as the official station of LSU and Southern University.
Applicant Requirements
- Proven newsroom experience in digital, assignment desk, or editorial leadership role (at least 2 years in a professional newsroom)
- Strong news judgment and understanding of breaking news urgency
- Experience managing teams and holding staff accountable to performance standards
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Multi-media Journalist
WBRZ, a family-owned TV station in the heart of culture-rich Louisiana, has an immediate opening for a MMJ. Our newsroom in the state’s capital city emphasizes investigative and enterprise journalism, so an appetite for hard news is required. An understanding of digital journalism, including social media reporting and engagement, is key.
Applicant Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- 1–3 years of reporting/MMJ experience (or strong internships/reel)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
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 screening and background checks are required. EOE.
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Broadcast Meteorologist
We are seeking an experienced Broadcast Meteorologist to join our four-person weather team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about weather, confident in front of the camera, and skilled in interpreting and communicating complex meteorological data in an engaging manner. This person will produce daily forecasts on multiple platforms, including television, digital, and social media throughout the workday. Knowledge of South Louisiana is a plus. If you embrace new technology, like to find unique ways to present the weather story, and want to work somewhere that challenges you to try new things, we want to talk to you!
Applicant Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
- 1 to 3 years of on-air experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist
- Be qualified for AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal or NWA Seal of Approval
- Familiarity with TWC Max platforms a plus
Send resume and video link of recent work to Letitia Walker via lwalker@wbrz.com and Human Resources via hr@wbrz.com or mail to HR at WBRZ-TV, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Pre-employment drug screening required. EOE.
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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. The 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.
*Now accepting applicants for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters for internships
