NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KTUU Job at Gray Local Media, Inc in Anchorage

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% of US 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 of such markets that were 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 with 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.

About KTUU:
Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska and KTVF and KXDN in Fairbanks. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.

Job Summary/Description:
Alaska’s News Source is seeking an experienced News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with a proven record of enterprise reporting. This is a critical role on our evening team (2:30p-10:30p Mon-Fri) - ideal for a seasoned MMJ/reporter with community ties, sharp news judgment, and the drive to report well-developed, well-written, high-impact stories. You’ll report daily in the earlier (4p/5p/6p) newscast/s as well as co-anchoring the late newscast (10p), as well as producing digital/livestream platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Report and anchor newscasts with authority, accuracy, and strong live presence

Produce and anchor newscasts and/or key segments for linear and digital/livestream programming

Pitch, develop, and execute enterprise stories - including complex, multi-element reporting

As a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)/Reporter, you must shoot, write, edit, and report (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 managers and staff to elevate storytelling, writing, and production quality

Fill-in for other anchors on alternate shifts, as needed/assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

On-air reporting and anchoring and experience in a broadcast newsroom (this is not an entry-level role)

Demonstrated ability as a self-starter 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

Anchoring experience with ability to build rundowns, stack shows, and write/approve scripts as needed

Hands-on MMJ skills: ability to shoot, write, edit, and manage live field reporting independently

Comfortable anchoring/producing for 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

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

Additional Info:
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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