Managing Editor (Am) Good Morning Arizona KphoKtvk

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations 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 45 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. Grays 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.

About KPHO/KTVK:

Home to CBS 5 3TV and Arizonas Family Sports Arizonas Family produces more than 100 hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizonas Most-Watched Television Station driven by the power of CBS programming and sports while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizonas Family doesnt stop with linear television. is the markets top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizonas Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs documentaries docuseries and original podcasts including True Crime Arizona which is nearing 2 million downloads.
Arizonas Family Sports is home to the states premier sports franchises including the Arizona Cardinals Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Rising and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a morning person who thrives on the adrenaline of a breaking news cycle Do you have the rare ability to spot a great story polish a script until it shines and lead a team with both urgency and empathyall before most people have had their first cup of coffee Were looking for an AM Managing Editor to work closely with Good Morning Arizonas Executive Producer to elevate the undisputed #1 morning news program in the Valley.

With more resources at your fingertips than any other station in the market you wont just be managing the reporters youll be driving the most powerful news engine in Arizona. Youve been in the trenches as an on-air reporter so you know exactly what it takes to bring a story to life on every platform from the big screen in the living room to the small screen in the palm of a viewers hand.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What Youll Do:
Partner for morning success: Work hand-in-hand with the AM Executive Producer to craft the vision pace and editorial direction of the Valleys most-watched morning show.
Help lead the #1 morning team: Direct the editorial flow of Good Morning Arizona ensuring every hour of our market-leading coverage is accurate urgent and visually compelling.
Elevate every script: Use your expert eye to review and refine scripts and rundowns helping our team of reporters and producers find the strongest hook and the most impactful storytelling.
Drive multi-platform excellence: Ensure our content isnt just on TV but optimized for streaming social media and our digital apps the moment news breaks across the Valley.
Mentor and coach: Draw on your own on-air experience to provide real-time feedback to reporters and anchors helping them level up their delivery and field presence.
Own the Big Story: Make the tough calls on coverage priorities leveraging our massive resource pool to ensure we are leading the market on the stories that matter most to our community.
Prioritize our winning culture: Use your excellent people skills to keep the team motivated collaborative and focused during the high-pressure morning hours.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
On-air reporting roots: Youve been there done that and have the reporters gut to prove it. You understand the challenges of the field and the nuances of live television.
Proven leadership: You have experience managing people and processes with a track record of building trust and driving results in a high-stakes newsroom environment.
Collaborative spirit: You thrive in a partnership environment working closely with the AM Executive Producer to ensure a seamless high-energy broadcast.
A Digital-First brain: You dont see digital as an afterthought; you see it as the front line of how we reach our audience across Arizona.
Script-doctor skills: You can take a standard news script and turn it into a compelling narrative that keeps viewers from changing the channel.
Exceptional EQ: You know how to deliver tough feedback with kindness and how to keep a newsroom calm when the breaking news light starts flashing.
Morning enthusiasm: You actually like the early shift (or youve mastered the art of looking like you do!) and bring that energy to the team every single day.
Urgency and accuracy: You move fast but you never sacrifice the facts. You understand that being first is great but being right is everything.

Why Youll Love It Here:
Lead the market leader: Youll be at the helm of Good Morning Arizona the program that starts the Valleys day and sets the tone for the entire citys news cycle.
Unmatched resources: From the best technology to the largest team in the market youll have everything you need to win the morning every single day.
A seat at the table: This isnt a follow orders role; youll be a key strategic voice in our newsrooms evolution.
Innovation-focused: Were not stuck in the way weve always done it. Were constantly experimenting with new ways to tell stories across platforms.
Real community impact: Youll see the direct result of your work in the stories that help inform and inspire our neighbors across the Valley.
Ready to lead the #1 morning show in the Valley and make your mark Lets talk.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience preferred
At least five years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience) preferred
Detail-driven editor who is organized and can develop a logistics plan every day
Outstanding editorial skills interpersonal communication skills and time management skills
Scheduling flexibility is required

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click onapply now upload your resume cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KPHO/KTVK-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 addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which 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 the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.