DIGITAL PRODUCER/REPORTER - KTUU

GRAY MEDIA; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Digital Content Producer/Reporter in Anchorage. You will write, edit, and report stories for digital and broadcast platforms, with on-air appearances as needed. The role includes shooting video, posting content, and engaging audiences across social media, including live streams of breaking news.

The position requires flexibility for night/weekend shifts; a journalism degree and strong AP style are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AP Stylebook and newsroom writing standards.
• Ability to use social media to engage viewers.
• Must shoot and edit video or coordinate with ENG teams using Grass Valley Edius.

Responsibilities

• Gather, write, report, and copy-edit news stories for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Appear on-camera as a reporter for TV and digital channels when required.
• Shoot video and live stream press events as needed.
• Post multimedia content across platforms and social channels.
• Develop and maintain sources; respond to viewer inquiries via phone, email, and social media.
• Create visuals/graphics to boost digital engagement; work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

AP style

Social media

Video shooting

Video editing

On-camera presentation

Story ideas

Education

College Degree in Journalism or equivalent

Tools

Grass Valley Edius

Job description

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 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 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. 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 streaming 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:

The Digital Content Producer/Reporter gathers, writes, reports, and copy edits news stories for all digital platforms, apps, and digital extensions in addition to generating story ideas for digital and broadcast coverage, editing, and posting multimedia content to all digital platforms and social media. Appearances on CTV, television, and digital platforms/social media as an on-camera reporter should be expected. This position may also be called upon to shoot video and live stream press conferences or breaking news events as warranted. This shift will include work on nights and weekends, as well as fill-in shifts to cover the AM shift, as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Strong journalism and writing skills with an emphasis on AP style
• Copy-edit digital news stories written by other newsroom reporters
• Social media skills as related to journalism
• Video news gathering, shooting, and video/audio editing
• On-camera presentation of news as assigned for CTV, digital, and broadcast platforms
• Make phone calls and work with other reporters/newsmakers to generate content for all digital platforms and broadcast
• Create eye-catching visuals and graphics to increase digital and social media engagement
• Develop and maintain sources for online and on-air reporting
• Constant vigilance of current events
• Respond to viewer/reader inquiries by phone, email, and social media
• Various shift work will be required; holiday work required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge of AP Stylebook
• Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
• Must be able to shoot and edit video (Grass Valley Edius knowledge is a plus)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers/readers
• Solid keyboarding skills
• Comfort and clear, accurate, conversational delivery style on-air and on digital LIVE platforms
• Ability to work with Google Docs, ARC CMS, ENPS, Grass Valley edit, or equivalent
• College Degree in Journalism or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

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 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 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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