MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/PRODUCER - KTUU

FOX Carolina News•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska's News Source is looking for a versatile, news-driven journalist who is equally at home in the field, stacking/writing/creating newscasts and producing breaking news in the control room. As an MMJ/ Producer, you'll spend two days a week leading our newscasts as a producer and three days each week reporting in the field — gathering, shooting, and reporting/delivering stories that matter to and impact Alaskans. This is not a role for someone who wants to do one thing. It's a role for someone who loves all of it! The MMJ/Producer schedule is 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Wed-Sun.

Requirements

Experience in both broadcast producing and MMJ reporting
Strong editorial judgment, especially in breaking news situations
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously
A digital-aware mindset: you think about your audience on every platform, not just the one watching at 6:00 pm
Excellent writing skills, tight, active, conversational broadcast copy
Self-motivated and dependable; weekends require someone who leads without being managed
Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
Ability to work a combination of dayside and nightside shifts, as well as overtime when warranted for breaking news or special coverage
Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle
Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content.

Nice To Haves

A journalism-related degree (or similar) is preferred

Responsibilities

Produce 2 newscasts per day with strong story selection, compelling teases, and clean show flow
Make real-time editorial decisions during breaking news situations with minimal supervision
Collaborate with anchors, meteorologists, and directors to deliver a polished, audience-first broadcast
Write and edit copy, teases, and anchor reads under deadline pressure
Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms as new information is learned and throughout your assigned shift. This includes copy for web, social media, our news app, our digital desk/CTV, and within our television newscasts on broadcast.
Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages and live reports
Gather content with a multi-platform mindset — thinking about what works on social and digital, not just on air
File social content including vertical videos from the field in real time when news warrants it
Develop and maintain sources across the state of Alaska
Contribute story ideas that serve our broadcast and digital audiences