MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MORNING) - KTUU

Gray Media; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KTUU-TV/Gray Media in Anchorage, AK, seeks a morning MMJ to research, pitch, write, shoot, report, and edit compelling stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Expect high visual and ethical standards, with live or taped packages and potential anchor or producer duties as assigned.

You will deliver strong on-air presence, craft concise storytelling, and contribute to morning newscasts from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, supporting coverage across stations and digital channels.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism or related field
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• Ability to shoot/edit video and work as a one-man band under tight deadlines
• AP stylebook knowledge
• Willing to work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events
• Flexibility to cover other schedules including days, nights, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Excellent on-camera live reporting skills; ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• Shoot and edit video daily for all media platforms
• Ability to do active and involved live shots and stand-ups
• Strong on-camera presentation with engaging presence
• Excellent interview and communication skills
• Write clearly, concisely, and conversationally
• Strong research skills and use of online search and social media
• Show initiative and attention to detail; enterprise hard-news stories
• Proficient with newsroom software (ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Collaborate well with others and work independently with limited supervision

Skills

On-camera presentation

Interview skills

Research skills

Story writing

Social media savvy

Team collaboration

Live reporting

Video editing

Engaging presence

Ad-lib during breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS newsroom software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Gray Media

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 about 37% of U.S. 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 such 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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as 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 KXDF in Fairbanks. ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service, expands reach and brand loyalty by adding broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state. 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

Do you love morning news and thrive on delivering visually compelling stories? Alaska's News Source is seeking a morning shift MMJ (5:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., M- F) who is responsible for researching, pitching, developing, writing, shooting, reporting, and editing stories of viewer interest and community importance. The morning MMJ is expected to deliver reports of high visual and ethical standards, using creative ideas and live-news capabilities. Coverage is on-air, live or taped, and on the station's digital and streaming platforms. The morning MMJ may also be tasked with fill-in morning anchor or producer duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Excellent on-camera live reporting skills required; ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• Shoot and edit video daily for all media platforms
• Ability to do active and involved live shots and stand-ups
• Strong on-camera presentation skills with engaging presence
• Excellent interview and communication skills
• Must be able to write in a clear, concise, and conversational manner
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines and use Social Media daily
• Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
• Must enterprise hard-news, research-based stories at daily news meetings
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (ENPS), Microsoft applications and Internet use
• Ability to work well with others and independently with limited supervision

Qualifications / Requirements

• College degree is required. Journalism, Broadcast, or related field is preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Ability to shoot/edit video, ability to work independently as a "one-man band" under tight deadlines
• AP stylebook knowledge
• Must have the desire to be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events
• Must be flexible to cover other schedules as assigned, including days, nights, and weekends when 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.