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Gray Media•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Edius experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Prohibition of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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