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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 Description/Summary:

Alaska’s News Source is seeking an experienced Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with strong producing skills and a proven record of enterprise reporting in news and sports. This is a journalistic leadership role for our weekend team - ideal for a seasoned anchor with community ties, sharp news judgment, and the drive to report live and solo in the field several days each week. You’ll anchor and produce for linear and digital/livestream platforms while delivering well-developed, well-written, high-impact stories.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Serve as the journalistic leader for weekend coverage, setting editorial tone, priorities, and standards
* Anchor weekend newscasts with authority, accuracy, and strong live presence (news and sports as needed)
* Produce and anchor weekend newscasts and/or key segments for linear and digital/livestream programming
* Pitch, develop, and execute enterprise stories - including complex, multi-element reporting in news and sports
* Work several days each week as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ): shoot, write, edit, and report solo in the field (Edius experience is a plus)
* Deliver live shots and breaking news updates with speed, composure, and strong editorial judgment
* Write and edit content that is clear, accurate, and context-rich for broadcast, web, and social platforms
* Coordinate with newsroom leadership, producers, and digital teams to ensure consistent coverage across platforms
* Maintain high ethical standards, strong sourcing, and editorial transparency; uphold station and company policies
* Build and sustain community relationships and story sources; represent Alaska’s News Source professionally in public
* Mentor/collaborate with weekend staff to elevate storytelling, writing, and production quality
* Fill-in for other anchors on various shifts, as needed/assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Significant on-air anchoring and production experience in a broadcast newsroom (not an entry-level role)
* Demonstrated ability to lead coverage decisions and uphold strong editorial standards under deadline pressure
* Proven track record of enterprise and breaking news reporting as an MMJ, including complex story development and strong writing
* Producing experience (newscasts and segment producing) with the ability to build rundowns, stack shows, and write/approve scripts
* Strong interest and capability in sports coverage (story selection, writing, highlights/analysis, live sports or sports-adjacent content)
* Hands-on MMJ skills: ability to shoot, write, edit, and manage live field reporting independently
* Comfortable anchoring/producing for digital and livestream content (news and sports), including quick-turn updates
* Excellent news judgment, ethical decision-making, and commitment to accuracy and fairness
* Ability to develop and maintain community ties and source networks
* Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and breaking-news schedules; ability to meet deadlines consistently

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.