Manager Unscripted Development Jobs in Arizona (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 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 KTVK/KPHO:
Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's 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 best-in-market-Azfamily.com leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona's Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads). Arizona's Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.
Job Summary/Description:
Are you a newsroom leader who lives for the story-and the conversation that follows? We're looking for the next Good Morning Arizona News Anchor and Streaming Host who doesn't just read the news but owns it across every platform. You're someone who is constantly engaged in the news cycle, ready to pivot from a traditional newscast to a deep-dive streaming show where the format is conversational, credible, and genuinely connected to our community. If you're ready to be a lead voice in editorial meetings, pitch bold ideas, and connect with audiences whether they're watching on a big screen or the one in their palm, we want to talk to you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Do:
• Anchor and Host with Authority: Deliver live newscasts and host daily streaming shows in a style that is conversational, authoritative, and genuine.
• Lead the Deep Dive: Host a daily streaming program that takes a "deeper dive" into the issues that matter most to our community, moving beyond the headlines into meaningful conversation.
• Own the Field and Studio: Report with urgency and empathy from both the studio and the field, bringing stories to life wherever they happen.
• Drive the Editorial Engine: Act as a newsroom leader by consistently attending editorial meetings, pitching story ideas, and collaborating closely with Producers and Managers.
• Craft In-Depth Content: Produce promotable, high-impact content regularly, including hard news stories, features, and mini-documentaries.
• Expand the Conversation: Engage audiences through live Q&A segments on all digital platforms, making our news a two-way street.
• Build Community Connections: Represent the station at community events and maintain a deep network of local sources to stay ahead of the curve.
What You Bring:
• Constant Engagement: You live and breathe the news cycle and can deliver information in a way that feels credible and genuine.
• Versatile Anchoring Skills: Proven experience in field anchoring and the ability to handle live, unscripted moments with ease.
• Killer Writing and Editing: Strong writing skills with the ability to edit or rewrite copy on the fly to ensure it hits the right tone.
• Digital-First Mindset: You're comfortable contributing content across multiple digital platforms and understand how to engage a modern audience.
• Leadership Qualities: You're a proactive team player who takes initiative and isn't afraid to propose "big idea" concepts.
• Source Development: A knack for developing and maintaining contacts that lead to exclusive, hard-hitting news stories.
• Flexibility and Scrappiness: You're ready to research, pitch, and accept assignments from the desk while providing top-tier story narration.
Why You'll Love It Here:
• Innovation at the Core: You'll be at the forefront of our digital evolution, hosting shows that break the traditional news mold.
• Real Community Impact: Your work will directly influence the conversations happening in our neighborhood every single day.
• A Seat at the Table: We value your voice-you'll be a key part of our editorial leadership and creative process.
• Growth and Opportunity: Gray Media is a place where talent is recognized and "scrappiness" is rewarded with room to grow.
Ready to take the lead and start the conversation? Let's 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
- Bachelor's 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 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)
KTVK/KPHO-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.
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