News Anchor/Mmj - Ktuu

Gray Media•Anchorage, AK

21d

About The Position

Alaska’s News Source is seeking an experienced News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with a proven record of enterprise reporting. This critical evening-team role is for a seasoned MMJ/reporter with community ties, strong news judgment, and the ability to produce well-developed, well-written, high-impact stories. The schedule is 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The employee reports for the earlier 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. newscasts, co-anchors the 10 p.m. newscast, and produces content for digital and livestream platforms. The role combines reporting, anchoring, producing, and independent multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will deliver accurate, authoritative on-air reporting; develop enterprise and breaking-news stories; shoot, write, and edit field reports; and contribute clear, contextual content across broadcast, web, social, and livestream platforms. The position also involves coordinating with newsroom and digital colleagues, maintaining community relationships and sources, and upholding ethical and editorial standards. The anchor may fill in for other anchors on alternate shifts as needed. Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and describes itself as the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. KTUU, Alaska’s News Source, serves audiences across Alaska through television, digital content, apps, podcasts, and streamed programming. Its mission is “To Tell Alaska’s Story.” KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Prior on-air reporting and anchoring experience in a broadcast newsroom; this is not an entry-level role.
Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and uphold strong editorial standards under deadline pressure.
A proven track record of enterprise and breaking-news reporting as an MMJ, including complex story development and strong writing.
Anchoring experience, including the ability to build rundowns, stack shows, and write or approve scripts as needed.
Ability to shoot, write, and edit, and to manage live field reporting independently.
Comfort anchoring and producing digital and livestream content, 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.
Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and breaking-news schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

Edius experience.

Responsibilities

Report and anchor newscasts with authority, accuracy, and a strong live presence.
Produce and anchor newscasts or key segments for linear and digital/livestream programming.
Pitch, develop, and execute enterprise stories, including complex, multi-element reporting.
Shoot, write, edit, and report stories as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter.
Deliver live shots and breaking-news updates with speed, composure, and strong editorial judgment.
Write and edit clear, accurate, context-rich content for broadcast, web, and social platforms.
Coordinate with newsroom leadership, producers, and digital teams to ensure consistent multiplatform coverage.
Maintain high ethical standards, strong sourcing, and editorial transparency, and uphold station and company policies.
Build and sustain community relationships and story sources, and represent Alaska’s News Source professionally in public.
Collaborate with and mentor managers and staff to elevate storytelling, writing, and production quality.
Fill in for other anchors on alternate shifts as needed or assigned.