SENIOR EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - KTUU

KTUU-Station-Anch, AK
501 E 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first‑ and/or second‑highest‑rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description:

Alaska’s News Source is looking for a hands‑on Sr. Executive Producer to drive editorial strategy and elevate daily newscasts. You’ll lead and mentor a team of producers while also coordinating evening digital desk/streaming coverage—making a direct impact on how Alaska gets its news across broadcast, CTV, and digital platforms. If you thrive on breaking news, strong storytelling, and building great shows and coverage with a great team, this role is for you. And you’ll do it in one of the most extraordinary places to live and work, as Alaska offers unmatched access to adventure, community, and great visual storytelling opportunities.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead editorial strategy and hands‑on execution for daily newscasts from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., driving strong storytelling, pacing, and execution

Supervise, mentor, and develop all producers; set standards for writing, stacking, teasing, and show structure

Oversee day‑of coverage plans: enterprise, breaking news, live shots, and special coverage—ensuring accuracy, urgency, and ethics

Partner with the Managing Editor, anchors, MMJs, photographers, and directors to maximize resources and elevate production quality

Supervise the digital desk/streaming (CTV) coverage on the evening shift; align broadcast and streaming coverage, and build a cohesive coverage plan

Ensure strong multiplatform publishing and communication during breaking news across broadcast, streaming, web, and social

Maintain newsroom standards and quality control: scripts, graphics, video, legal/standards compliance, and brand consistency

Provide regular feedback, critiques, and training; foster a high‑accountability, collaborative culture

Schedule: Monday–Friday 11:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. (flexibility as news demands)

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years producing in a newsroom, including newscast line producing and strong breaking‑news execution

Prior leadership experience (EP/Senior Producer/producer lead) with a track record of coaching and developing producers

Exceptional news judgment, strong ethics, and ability to make fast, accurate decisions under deadline

Excellent writing and editing skills (conversational broadcast style); strong AP style knowledge preferred

Proven ability to build rundowns, manage live coverage, and coordinate multiple shows in a high‑tempo environment

Strong collaboration and communication skills across the newsroom, control room, and field teams

Digital/streaming experience: ability to partner with and supervise a digital desk/CTV streaming workflow and align it with linear newscasts

Proficiency with newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), modern editing tools, and basic analytics/metrics familiarity is a plus

Flexible schedule mindset; able to work extended days and adapt to breaking news needs

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. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at 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 any form of 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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