News Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

News Anchor / MMJ - 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:

Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning news team. The successful candidate will anchor the 4p News Monday-Friday as well as MMJ daily, reporting on community-driven stories that resonate with our statewide viewers. The Anchor/MMJ will also fill-in anchor on other newscasts and/or produce newscasts, as needed.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor daily newscasts and LIVE breaking news; as well as fill-in for other anchors, as needed
- Use editorial judgment to determine content of local newscasts
- Use social media to engage with community and help generate contacts and story ideas
- Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and video
- Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
- Produce newscasts as assigned
- Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
- Collaborate with news managers, producers and reporters for content and newscast development
- Generate news stories and daily story pitches
- Report and edit stories for broadcast daily
- Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station, as assigned
- Must be able to handle on-air responsibilities
- Must be a strong writer with solid news judgment

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Educational background in electronic mass media/journalism
- Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
- Experience shooting and editing (Grass Valley Edius experience a plus)
- Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms following AP Stylebook
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
- Ability to carry and utilize broadcast camera equipment and broadband equipment in the field
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to contribute to an on-camera and off-camera team environment
- Effective use of social media talent pages
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts

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-r09m7m-3-133-79-70-42 in your application.