NEWS WRITER - GOOD MORNING ARIZONA (P/T) - KPHO/KTVK
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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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 KPHO/KTVK
Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads. Arizona’s Family Sports is home to the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.
Job Summary/Description
We're looking for a Part-Time Writer to join the Good Morning Arizona team — the most fun, high-energy morning show in the desert. This isn't about writing dry, robotic scripts; it’s about crafting the voice of the morning for Phoenix, delivering news with personality, urgency, and absolute accuracy while the clock is ticking. If you can write for the ear, nail the details, and keep your cool when the "On Air" light starts flashing, we want to talk to you.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Write with punch: Craft sharp, conversational scripts that sound like a person talking, not a news bot, ensuring our anchors connect authentically with viewers.
- Beat the clock: Thrive under the pressure of tight morning deadlines, delivering clean, ready-to-air copy without breaking a sweat.
- Own the accuracy: Double-check every fact, name, and number—because in our newsroom, being first only matters if you’re also 100% right.
- Drive digital engagement: Adapt your scripts for our digital platforms, ensuring our stories are just as compelling on a smartphone screen as they are on a 65-inch TV.
- Collaborate in real-time: Work closely with producers and editors to marry your words with the best video and graphics, creating a seamless experience for our audience.
- Stay agile: Pivot quickly when breaking news hits, rewriting on the fly to keep our coverage urgent and relevant.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, broadcasting, related field or equivalent work experience.
- Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, meet deadlines, work well as a team, and work independently. Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events.