Videojournalist

Job Description

Videojournalist - 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 broadcast news per week.
Online, AlaskasNewSource.com is a digital news leader, and the station's OTT platforms and News and Weather apps are on the leading edge of mobile journalism. 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, CBS 5.
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Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source is looking for a full-time video editor/photographer who is responsible for editing video and sound for broadcast on KTUU/KYES newscasts and for publication across the station's digital and social media platforms. Excellent editing, shooting and showcasing skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, geared towards a high-paced news environment and ethical judgement.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for broadcast and publication on all of the station's multimedia platforms
* Must display competence in videography and video editing, including journalistic and ethical integrity
* Must be capable of gathering news independently or as part of a team as well as pitching stories daily for coverage
* Travel is required as news assignments/coverage warrants
* Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, assigned vehicle and bonded cellular live devices (Dejero, TVU, or similar)
* Editing and posting content on station's digital platforms
* Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
* 1+ years experience as a video (news) editor
* College degree (Journalism or related field) is preferred
* Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record
* Must be willing to work flexible hours and a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours
* Must be able to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
* Must have the desire to be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage and special events
* Must be able to work in all types of environmental conditions
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KTUU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8p82k-18-223-0-53-42 in your application.