News AnchorReporter (Am-Weekend) KphoKtvk

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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 3TV CBS 5 and Arizonas Family Sports Arizonas Family produces 100 hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizonas Family Originals (long-form programs documentaries docuseries and podcasts including True Crime Arizona nearing 2M downloads). Arizonas Family Sports features premier properties including the Arizona Cardinals Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Rising and AIA state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you the kind of person who actually loves the thrill of morning news Do you thrive on the adrenaline of uncovering exclusive content and the challenge of bringing it to life with demonstrative high-energy live shots Were looking for a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter who doesnt just read the newsyou own it. Whether youre leading the desk on Saturday & Sunday mornings or reporting live from the field with a show-dont-tell mindset youll be the face of the best morning show in Arizona. This isnt just a seat at a desk; its a multi-platform partnership where youll also have the chance to step into the spotlight as a fill-in host for our streaming shows.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What Youll Do:
Lead the morning conversation: Anchor weekend morning newscasts with energy authenticity and a conversational style that makes viewers feel like theyre waking up with a friend.
Master the live shot: Deliver demonstrative active live reports that take the audience to the heart of the storyno standing in front of a building here!
Own the digital space: Engage our audience across all platforms from social media updates to hosting live Q&A segments and filling in on our streaming shows.
Drive the editorial engine: Be a newsroom leader who pitches original promotable story ideas and collaborates deeply with producers to craft a winning show.
Connect with the community: Get out from behind the desk to build real relationships with news sources and represent the station at local events (yes youll be a local celebrity!).
Craft compelling narratives: Research write and edit in-depth content including hard news features and mini-documentaries that matter to Arizona.

What You Bring:
A Morning Person mindset: You bring the energy even before the sun comes up (and you know how to make it look easy).
Killer live skills: Youre a pro at field anchoring and can handle the unpredictability of live TV with authority and calm.
Digital-first curiosity: Youre constantly engaged in the news cycle and know how to pivot your storytelling for streaming and social platforms.
Community-driven hustle: Youre a natural connector who is always looking for the next great story and isnt afraid to pick up the phone.
Strong editorial judgment: You have a sharp eye for whats promotable and the writing skills to make every script sing.
Technical scrappiness: You can edit and rewrite copy on the fly and arent afraid to get your hands dirty in the production process.
Urgency and empathy: You understand the weight of the stories you tell and deliver them with the respect and speed they deserve.

Why Youll Love It Here:
The best team in the desert: Youll be joining Arizonas top-rated morning news team in a culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Multi-platform growth: Between anchoring reporting and streaming host opportunities your career path here is wide open.
Real community impact: Youll be telling the stories that shape the lives of our viewers every single day.
Innovation-led environment: Gray Media is leading the future of local newsyoull have the tools and the freedom to try new things.

Ready to wake up Arizona and make your mark Lets create something amazing together.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Five years of general on-air news reporting experience. Journalistic skills editorial judgment with knowledge of editing and photography skills or equivalent work experience
- Bachelors degree in Journalism or Communications preferred

Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work under pressure adapt to change meet deadlines work well as a team and independently.
- Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events

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)

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.