Streaming News Anchor​/Producer - Ktuu

KTUU-Station-Anch, AK
501 E 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

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,  offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed 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.

Alaska’s News Source is looking for an experienced journalist with a passion for breaking news and real-time reporting. The Streaming Anchor/Producer’s primary responsibilities will be producing and anchoring live-streamed content across KTUU’s digital platforms. This is not a traditional anchor position, although the successful candidate will also fill in for other anchor/producers on KTUU’s traditional broadcast channels. This anchor will utilize the latest production and streaming technology to produce, perform, and execute live content throughout their shift, breaking news and creating compelling content five days a week.

• Producing and anchoring live-streamed content across KTUU’s digital platforms
• Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
• Identify opportunities to stream unique, compelling content throughout the day
• Help plan streaming-first programming for our streaming audience
• Program the streaming software so you can efficiently and effectively live-produce the content as you anchor
• Anchor streaming content clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Generate your own regular streaming segment ideas
• Coordinate closely with anchors, reporters, and assignment desk editors to deliver smooth live productions
• Collaborate with editorial teams to align streaming coverage with linear and digital news priorities
• Ensure content meets editorial standards for accuracy, tone, and fairness
• Respond and adjust strategies based on digital analytics data

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience as an anchor and/or broadcast reporter

• Exceptional on-camera presentation and adlibbing skills
• Solid news judgement & adherence to SPJ Code of Ethics
• Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, Edius non-linear editing, Bit central CMS, ARC Publishing platform, and internet production tools is a plus
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team
• Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation
• Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to deliver compelling content
• Must be…