Multimedia Journalist (Morning) - Ktuu

Gray Media•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Alaska’s News Source is seeking a morning-shift Multimedia Journalist to research, pitch, develop, write, shoot, report, and edit stories of viewer interest and community importance. The journalist is expected to deliver visually compelling reports that meet high visual and ethical standards, using creative ideas and live-news capabilities. Coverage is delivered on air, live or taped, and through the station’s digital and streaming platforms. The role may also include fill-in morning anchor or producer duties as assigned. The scheduled morning shift is 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The journalist must be flexible to cover other schedules as assigned, including days, nights, and weekends when needed, and should be willing to work during major breaking news, weather coverage, and special events.

Requirements

College degree required; journalism, broadcast, or a related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to shoot and edit video and work independently as a one-person crew under tight deadlines.
Excellent on-camera live reporting and presentation skills, including the ability to ad-lib during breaking news.
Ability to perform active and involved live shots and stand-ups.
Excellent interviewing and communication skills.
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and conversationally.
Strong research skills, including navigating online search engines and using social media daily.
Strong initiative and attention to detail.
Knowledge of AP stylebook.
Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (ENPS), Microsoft applications, and internet use.
Ability to work well with others and independently with limited supervision.
Flexibility to cover other schedules, including days, nights, and weekends, when needed.
Willingness to work during major breaking news, weather coverage, and special events.

Nice To Haves

Journalism, broadcast, or related field of study.

Responsibilities

Research, pitch, develop, write, shoot, report, and edit stories of viewer interest and community importance.
Deliver reports on air, live or taped, and on the station’s digital and streaming platforms.
Shoot and edit video daily for all media platforms.
Conduct live reports and active, involved live shots and stand-ups; ad-lib during breaking news.
Enterprise hard-news, research-based stories at daily news meetings.
Conduct interviews and communicate information clearly.
Use online search engines and social media for daily research.
Perform fill-in morning anchor or producer duties as assigned.
Cover other schedules, including days, nights, and weekends, when needed.
Work during major breaking news, weather coverage, and special events.