MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (PM & WEND) KTUU

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations 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

Alaskas News Source has a reputation of excellence as the states 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 Alaskas rural communications service. A leader in digital content 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 Alaskas Story and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaskas 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 Alaskas News Source is seeking an MMJ who is ready to immerse themselves in the nations 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:

* Bachelors 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 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 on apply 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)

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 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 Grays employees ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.