About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KTUU:
Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streaming content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.
Job Summary/Description:
The (Evening) Digital Content Producer/Reporter gathers, writes, reports, and copy edits news stories for all digital platforms (web site, news app, social media). The Digital Producer/Reporter is expected to generate story ideas daily for oth digital and broadcast coverage, as well as being responsible for copyediting and posting multimedia content generated by other staff members. On-camera appearances on CTV, television, and digital platforms/social media should also be expected. This position may also be called upon to shoot and live stream press conferences or breaking news events as warranted. The Evening Digital Producer/Reporter shift is Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:30pm (with a one hour break), as well as fill-in shifts, as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Strong journalism and writing skills with an emphasis on AP style
* Copy-edit digital news stories written by other newsroom reporters
* Social media skills as related to journalism
* Make phone calls and work with other reporters/newsmakers to generate content for all digital platforms and broadcast
* Create eye-catching visuals and graphics to increase digital and social media engagement
* Develop and maintain sources for online and on-air reporting
* Constant vigilance of current events
* Respond to viewer/reader inquiries by phone, email, and social media
* Various shift work will be required; holiday work required
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Knowledge of AP Stylebook
* Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
* Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision
* Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
* Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers/readers
* Solid keyboarding skills
* Comfort and clear, accurate, conversational delivery style on-air and on digital LIVE platforms
* Ability to work with Google Docs, ARC CMS, ENPS, Grass Valley edit, or equivalent
* College Degree in Journalism or equivalent
* Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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 who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.