News Videographer/Video Editor (Pm) - Ktuu

Gray Media:

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 43 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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

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 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source is looking for a full-time, evening news photojournalist/video editor who is responsible for shooting and editing video/sound for our broadcast and digital platforms. Excellent videography, editing, and news interest are all a must for this critical position. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, geared towards a high-paced news environment. You must be able to work independently and with other staff members to conduct interviews, respond to breaking news, and deliver live shots under tight day-turn deadlines. This shift is Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break), but other shift rotations should be expected.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for shooting and editing news video and sound for broadcast and publication on all of the station's digital platforms
• Must display competence in news videography and video editing, including journalistic and ethical integrity
• Must be capable of gathering news independently or as part of a team
• Must pitch stories daily for news coverage
• Travel is required as news assignments/coverage warrants
• On-call work is required on a rotation with other staff members

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience as a News Videojournalist/Editor
• A 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, weekend,s 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

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.