Anchor

Job Description

ANCHOR (P/T - Temp./Fill-In) - KTUU

About KTUU:

KTUU-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station based in Anchorage, Alaska. KTUU-TV's early beginnings date back to 1953. Over the ensuing decades, the station has built a reputation of excellence as Alaska's most watched news source, producing 32 hours of news and sports content each week on television. Online, AlaskasNewSource.com has become a digital news leader, and Channel 2's mobile News and Weather applications are on the leading edge of mobile journalism in Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added distribution to the state's capital and more than 244 rural communities throughout Alaska. KTUU-TV also operates and produces newscasts on KYES, Channel 5.
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Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source is an award-winning, dominant number one station looking for an experienced anchor with the ability to perform fill-in anchor work on-call, as needed. We are seeking an experienced news journalist who is passionate about breaking news and delivering engaging stories that resonate with Alaskans. The ideal candidate will thrive on a team environment, working both as a co-anchor and as a solo-anchor and supervisor of content, driving coverage from across the state.

This is a part-time, temporary position.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor LIVE newscasts from the studio or in the field, as needed
- Must be able to handle LIVE breaking news on-air and other on-air responsibilities
- Must be a strong writer with solid news judgement
- Write and post breaking news, as needed, to digital platforms and social media, including attaching images/video
- Use social media to engage with community and help generate contacts and story ideas
- Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
- Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
- Collaborate with news managers, producers and photographers for daily content and newscast development

Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree in Journalism or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in broadcast and/or multimedia news content generation
- 3+ years on-air reporting or anchoring for broadcast
- Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms following AP Stylebook
- Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
- Valid driver's license and good driving record

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2801m-3-17-28-48-42 in your application.