MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (PM & W/END) - KTUU
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 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 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
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
- Research, gather, write, and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources
- Report "live" on the scene, especially during breaking news
- Make regular beat checks
- Conduct interviews in the field and on-set
- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
- Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story
- Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment daily (Grass Valley Edius experience is a plus)
- Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
- Pitch stories daily through the story pitch process and work directly with the assignment desk and Managing Editor to develop the stories to fruition daily
- Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
- Post and update stories on the web, often remotely while traveling
- Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, and history
- Enter scripts, CG text, and times into newsroom software (ENPS) before newscasts
- Use knowledge of appropriate field lighting to enhance overall news presentation
- Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
- Communicate regularly with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or other related field
- On-Air experience in the broadcast news industry preferred
- Experience with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom software (ENPS), and non-linear editing (Grass Valley Edius experience a plus)
- Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
- Knowledge of AP Stylebook
- Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
- Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
- Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications and internet use