BREAKING NEWS REPORTER - KPHO/KTVK

About Gray Media Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 % of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first and/or second‑highest‑rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency that offers national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About KPHO/KTVK Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona’s Family produces more than 100 + hours of local news and programming each week. CBS 5 is the state’s most‑watched station, driven by CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is a top independent station with the highly‑rated morning show "Good Morning Arizona." Arizona’s Family also operates Azfamily.com, the market’s top performer in local multi‑platform unique users, and produces original content such as the documentary series "True Crime Arizona," nearing two million downloads. Arizona’s Family Sports partners with the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships. Job Summary / Description We’re looking for the most aggressive, dynamic Breaking News Reporter in the Phoenix metro—someone who doesn’t just cover the news but owns the moment. Whether you’re live on the scene in the desert heat or pushing a critical update to viewers’ hands, you’ll lead with urgency, authority, and a digital‑first mindset. What You’ll Do Own the breaking news cycle: be the first on the scene and the first to deliver, turning chaotic situations into clear, compelling stories for our audience. Dominate all platforms: move fast to disseminate information across TV, social media, and our streaming apps—because breaking news doesn’t wait for the 6 PM block. Build a killer network: establish and maintain a deep web of local contacts and sources that give us the inside track before the competition wakes up. Drive the "What’s Next": consistently propose and execute initiative concepts for breaking‑news follow‑ups that keep the story moving. Narrate with impact: deliver powerful storytelling on or off camera, bringing the heat and heart of Phoenix to every report. Be a newsroom catalyst: contribute fresh ideas daily and provide general assistance to ensure our newscasts are the most urgent in the market. What You Bring A "Scanner Junkie" mentality: an instinct for news‑gathering and a relentless drive to be first. 2+ years of on‑air experience: you’ve worked in a live, breaking‑news environment and know how to handle pressure. Multi‑platform fluency: you understand that a tweet or a push alert is as critical as a live hit. Technical versatility: journalistic skills paired with editing and photography chops—or equivalent experience to prove it. Critical thinking under fire: you can make smart editorial decisions in seconds, even when things get messy. Phoenix‑ready hustle: you’re a self‑starter ready for local travel and building a beat from the ground up. Why You’ll Love It Here The Phoenix Stage: you’ll report in one of the most vibrant, fast‑paced news markets in the country. Digital Innovation: we live multi‑platform, giving you tools to reach people wherever they are. A Team of Pros: work alongside a scrappy, dedicated crew that values urgency, accuracy, and winning the big story. Real Impact: your reporting will keep the community informed and safe when it matters most. Qualifications / Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, or equivalent work experience. Local travel required. Experience Two years of general on‑air news reporting experience, including editorial judgment and knowledge of editing and photography skills—or equivalent work experience. Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, meet deadlines, work well as a team, and work independently. Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events. Local travel required. Additional Info To apply, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , type the job title or station call letters, and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. KPHO/KTVK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr