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SalaryAbout Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
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. 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 seeks an experienced and dynamic Sr. Anchor/Executive Producer who has a proven record of breaking news and delivering community-centered stories. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills. This is a high-profile position in both our statewide community and our newsroom, on which demands leadership and initiative. You will approve scripts daily, as well as producing newscasts when needed. Field reporting may also be required. The Sr. Anchor/EP is scheduled Monday-Friday 2:30p-10:30p.
Duties/Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Anchor weekday evening newscasts (and fill in on other newscasts, as needed)
- Work closely with newscast producer and co-anchor to ensure story selection and quality of broadcasts are clear, compelling, and consistent
- Demonstrate ability to connect with viewers and community on and off the anchor desk
- Generate story/segment ideas daily
- Contribute content to digital/streaming platforms, as assigned
- Build local contacts and relationships
- Participate in station visits and promotional initiatives
- Excellent news judgment
- Must be able to communicate to the audience with ease during breaking news - while making sound, split-second decisions during live broadcasts
- Must be a proven newsroom leader, driving content and coverage decisions during evening hours on broadcast and digital
- Serve as a Mentor for producers and reporters
- Fill-in as a Producer and/or Assignment Manager, as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Broadcast Anchor and Reporter
- Experience producing newscasts for a commercial broadcast station
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent)
- Commitment to excellence and ability to excel on an award-winning news team
- Clear understanding of and adherence to journalistic ethics
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTUU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which 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 Television 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
Required- 5 year(s): Experience as a Broadcast Anchor and Reporter
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
