Entry Level Channel 2 News Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 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. 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.

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. 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:

Alaska's News Source is looking for an experienced journalist with a passion for breaking news and real-time reporting. The Streaming Anchor/Producer's primary responsibilities will be producing and anchoring live-streamed content across KTUU's digital platforms. This is not a traditional anchor position, although the successful candidate will also fill in for other anchor/producers on KTUU's traditional broadcast channels. This anchor will utilize the latest production and streaming technology to produce, perform, and execute live content throughout their shift, breaking news, and creating compelling content five days a week.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Producing and anchoring live-streamed content across KTUU's digital platforms
- Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
- Identify opportunities to stream unique, compelling content throughout the day
- Help plan streaming-first programming for our streaming audience
- Program the streaming software so you can efficiently and effectively live-produce the content as you anchor
- Anchor streaming content clearly, concisely, and accurately
- Generate your own regular streaming segment ideas
- Coordinate closely with anchors, reporters, and assignment desk editors to deliver smooth live productions
- Collaborate with editorial teams to align streaming coverage with linear and digital news priorities
- Ensure content meets editorial standards for accuracy, tone, and fairness
- Respond and adjust strategies based on digital analytics data

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 2+ years of experience as an anchor and/or broadcast reporter

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional on-camera presentation and adlibbing skills
- Solid news judgement & adherence to SPJ Code of Ethics
- Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, Edius non-linear editing, Bitcentral CMS, ARC Publishing platform, and internet production tools is a plus
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team
- Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to deliver compelling content
- Must be results-oriented
- Ability to focus on the coordination of daily and long-range segments from concept to delivery
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience required
- Ability and willingness to travel for news coverage, as needed/assigned

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 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.