Entry Level Sports Beat Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 47 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, 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 and KTVF and 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:

Seeking a City Beat Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to cover the Anchorage city government - Mayor, departments, and Anchorage Assembly - explaining how decisions impact neighborhoods across the municipality/borough. You’ll pitch and enterprise daily, investigate and report with strong ethics and visuals, and write/shoot/edit stories for on-air (live or taped) and digital platforms. Must be comfortable requesting/using data and holding elected officials accountable; may occasionally fill in as an anchor or producer. Schedule: evening shift 2:30–10:30 p.m. M-F, with flexibility to work other shifts as needed/assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

* Research, write, shoot, edit, and report accurate, timely stories for TV + digital
* Deliver live reports in the field and in the studio, especially during breaking news
* Maintain the beat with regular checks; develop and cultivate sources
* Conduct field and on-set interviews; collaborate with newsroom teams and show strong news judgment
* Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines; pitch stories daily and work with the assignment desk/Managing Editor
* Publish and update stories to the web (including remotely) and provide social content; engage with viewers
* Anchor/produce live events and report from the Digital Desk for CTV audiences, as assigned
* Operate non-linear editing daily (Edius a plus); enter scripts/CGs/times in ENPS
* Use effective field lighting; produce strong visual storytelling (creative standups/explainers)
* Represent the station at community/school events as needed or assigned
* Participate in feedback/critique and ongoing training
* Communicate closely with the assignment desk, broadcast producers, and digital team during breaking and developing news
* Follow appearance guidelines; work evenings/weekends/holidays as assigned, and other duties as needed
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
* On-air reporting experience in broadcast news (or equivalent); political reporting experience preferred
* Strong writing skills in a clear, concise, conversational style; solid AP Style proficiency
* Excellent interviewing skills and ability to build sources
* Proven live reporting ability with strong on-camera presence and presentation
* Proficiency with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), and non-linear editing (Grass Valley Edius a plus)
* Solid computer skills, including Microsoft applications and internet-based publishing tools

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.