News Anchor / Executive Producer

Job Description

News Anchor / Executive Producer - 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 KYES, Channel 5.

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Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's #1 news team is looking for an experienced News Anchor/E.P. who will anchor Friday-Sunday (utilizing a 4-day work week, Wed-Sun) as well as plan, assign and and coordinate all weekend news coverage, including supervising and mentoring weekend staff members.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
* Anchor 2-3 evening newscasts per day (Friday-Sunday)
* Research, plan, assign and supervise weekend coverage for newsroom staff
* Serve as Weekend Executive Producer, the driving editorial force for the newscast and content creation as well as serving as a mentor to the Weekend Producer
* Review and approve reporter scripts for broadcast and digital
* Field anchoring and reporting, as assigned
* Fill-in anchor on other shifts/days, as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Degree in Journalism or English or equivalent experience
* At least two years experience in television news anchoring newscasts and/or reporting
* Experience producing newscasts
* Ability to work under deadline pressure with accuracy and urgency
* Leadership skills, good attitude, and a team player
* Solid editorial judgement and journalism ethics
* Ability to comfortably ad-lib on camera
* Excellent oral and written communications skills
* Digital writing experience (AP style)
* Ability to demonstrate strong social media following in previous jobs
* Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
* 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'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2y9vy-3-141-244-201-42 in your application.