About 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 KTVF:
KTVF first came on the air in Fairbanks over 70 years ago and serves the Greater Fairbanks area, Healy, and Delta Junction with news, sports, and entertainment. As Interior Alaska's arm of Alaska's News Source, we share in the mission "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, important information, and service to our community.
Job Summary/Description:
KTVF is seeking an experienced MMJ to serve the vastness of Alaska with a focus on the Interior. As part of Alaska's News Source team, this Fairbanks-based position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate storyteller to completely immerse themselves in a very unique and special culture while sharing compelling stories and breaking news to all Alaskans.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Research, gather, write, and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources
* Report "live" on the scene, especially during breaking news
* Make regular beat checks
* Conduct interviews in the field and on-set
* Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
* Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story
* Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis (Grass Valley Edius experience is a plus)
* Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
* Pitch stories daily through the story pitch process and work directly with the assignment desk and Managing Editor to develop the stories to fruition daily
* Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
* Post and update stories on the web, often remotely while traveling
* Provide news content for social media, including Facebook, and interact with viewers
* Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, and history
* Enter scripts, CG text, and times into newsroom software (ENPS) prior to newscasts
* Use knowledge of appropriate field lighting to enhance overall news presentation
* Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
* Communicate regularly with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
* Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
* Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory live shorts
* Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in journalism or other related field preferred
* On-air experience in the broadcast news industry preferred
* Experience with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom software (ENPS), and non-linear editing (Grass Valley Edius experience a plus)
* Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
* Knowledge of AP Stylebook
* Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
* Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
* Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications, and internet use
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)
KTVF-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.
