MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (CITY BEAT) - KTUU

Gray Media, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (City Beat) in Anchorage, Alaska. The successful candidate will cover city government, preparing compelling stories for both TV and digital platforms.

Key responsibilities include researching, writing, and delivering live reports, as well as maintaining relationships with community sources. Applicants should have a journalism degree, on-air experience, and strong writing capabilities. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evening shifts and potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• On-air reporting experience in broadcast news preferred.
• Strong ability to build sources and report accurately.
• Political reporting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, shoot, edit, and report accurate stories.
• Deliver live reports in the field and studio.
• Maintain beat with regular checks and develop sources.
• Produce strong visual storytelling using effective field lighting.

Skills

Strong writing skills in a clear, concise, conversational style

Excellent interviewing skills

Proven live reporting ability

Proficiency with broadcast/digital cameras

Solid computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Grass Valley Edius

Job description

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (CITY BEAT) - KTUU

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: MULTI016274

Locations

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

Job Summary/Description

Seeking a City Beat Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to cover the Anchorage city government – Mayor, departments, and Anchorage Assembly – explaining how decisions impact neighborhoods across the municipality/borough. You’ll pitch and enterprise daily, investigate and report with strong ethics and visuals, and write/shoot/edit stories for on‑air (live or taped) and digital platforms. Must be comfortable requesting/using data and holding elected officials accountable; may occasionally fill in as an anchor or producer. Schedule: evening shift 2:30–10:30 p.m. M‑F, with flexibility to work other shifts as needed/assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Research, write, shoot, edit, and report accurate, timely stories for TV + digital
• Deliver live reports in the field and in the studio, especially during breaking news
• Maintain the beat with regular checks; develop and cultivate sources
• Conduct field and on‑set interviews; collaborate with newsroom teams and show strong news judgment
• Enterprise hard‑news, research‑driven packages under tight deadlines; pitch stories daily and work with the assignment desk/Managing Editor
• Publish and update stories to the web (including remotely) and provide social content; engage with viewers
• Anchor/produce live events and report from the Digital Desk for CTV audiences, as assigned
• Operate non‑linear editing daily (Edius a plus); enter scripts/CGs/times in ENPS
• Use effective field lighting; produce strong visual storytelling (creative standups/explainers)
• Represent the station at community/school events as needed or assigned
• Participate in feedback/critique and ongoing training
• Communicate closely with the assignment desk, broadcast producers, and digital team during breaking and developing news
• Follow appearance guidelines; work evenings/weekends/holidays as assigned, and other duties as needed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• On‑air reporting experience in broadcast news (or equivalent); political reporting experience preferred
• Strong writing skills in a clear, concise, conversational style; solid AP Style proficiency
• Excellent interviewing skills and ability to build sources
• Proven live reporting ability with strong on‑camera presence and presentation
• Proficiency with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), and non‑linear editing (Grass Valley Edius a plus)
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft applications and internet‑based publishing tools

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.