NEWS ANCHOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/MMJ (NEWS/SPORTS - W/END) - KTUU

Job Category:

News

Requisition Number:

NEWSA016276

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

Job Description/Summary
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.

Duties & 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

Qualifications & 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

Additional Information
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.

KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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