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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KTUU
Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska and KTVF/KXDF in Fairbanks. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you have a proven passion for news and thrive on reporting visually compelling stories? Do you seek an adventurous and important community role, a position unlike any other local broadcast/digital Multimedia Journalist in the country? Alaska's News Source is seeking an MMJ who is ready to immerse themselves in the nation's largest statewide community, pitch/shoot/edit/present compelling stories daily, and travel on assignment to report on breaking news events and other critical stories that impact our viewers across Alaska. The shift for this position includes nights and/or weekends.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
* Research, gather, write, and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources
* Report "live" on the scene, especially during breaking news
* Make regular beat checks
* Conduct interviews in the field and on-set
* Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
* Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story
* Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment daily (Grass Valley Edius experience is a plus)
* Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
* Pitch stories daily through the story pitch process and work directly with the assignment desk and Managing Editor to develop the stories to fruition daily
* Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
* Post and update stories on the web, often remotely while traveling
* Provide news content for social media, including Facebook, and interact with viewers
* Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, and history
* Enter scripts, CG text, and times into newsroom software (ENPS) before newscasts
* Use knowledge of appropriate field lighting to enhance overall news presentation. Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
* Communicate regularly with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
* Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
* Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory live shorts
* Evenings, weekends, and holiday work are expected
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in journalism or other related field
* On-Air experience in the broadcast news industry preferred
* Experience with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom software (ENPS), and non-linear editing (Grass Valley Edius experience a plus)
* Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
* Knowledge of AP Stylebook
* Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
* Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
* Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications and internet use
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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)
KTUU-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.
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 notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Experience with broadcast/digital cameras
- Experience with newsroom software (ENPS)
- Experience with non-linear editing equipment
- Excellent live reporting and on-camera presentation skills
- Ability to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner; strong interview skills
- Knowledge of AP Stylebook
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft applications and internet use
- Grass Valley Edius experience
- On-air experience in the broadcast news industry
What We Do
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
