NEWS ANCHOR & STREAMING HOST (PM) - KPHO/KTVK

Gray Media • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Gray Media is hiring a PM News Anchor and Streaming Host for KPHO/KTVK in Phoenix. The position anchors live evening newscasts and hosts streaming programs in a conversational, authoritative, and genuine style. The host leads in-depth discussions of issues important to Arizona, reports from the studio and field, and creates hard-news stories, features, and mini-documentaries. The role also engages audiences through live Q&A across digital platforms, participates in newsroom editorial leadership, develops local sources, and represents the station at community events.

The successful candidate is an experienced on-air journalist who is consistently engaged with the news cycle, can handle live and unscripted situations, and can adapt to a fast-changing newsroom environment. The role calls for strong writing and editing, sound editorial judgment, working knowledge of editing and photography, and the ability to contribute across digital platforms. A bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications is preferred.

KPHO/KTVK is home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona’s Family Sports. Arizona’s Family produces more than 100 hours of local news and programming each week and reaches audiences through television and digital products. Gray Media describes the position as an opportunity to contribute to its digital evolution, affect local community conversations, and participate in editorial leadership and creative work.

Requirements

• At least five years of general on-air news reporting experience.
• Journalistic skills and editorial judgment, with knowledge of editing and photography, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to edit or rewrite copy on the fly.
• Ability to contribute content across multiple digital platforms and engage modern audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, meet deadlines, and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events.
• Ability to handle live, unscripted moments and a fast-changing news environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred.
• Proactive leadership and initiative, including proposing ambitious story and program concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts that lead to exclusive, hard-hitting news stories.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live evening newscasts and host streaming shows in a conversational, authoritative, and genuine style.
• Host streaming programs that explore issues important to Arizona in depth and foster meaningful conversation.
• Report from the studio and field with urgency and empathy.
• Attend editorial meetings, pitch story ideas, and collaborate with producers and managers as a newsroom leader.
• Regularly produce promotable, high-impact content, including hard-news stories, features, and mini-documentaries.
• Engage audiences through live Q&A segments across digital platforms.
• Represent the station at community events and maintain a network of local sources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed