Gray Television

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Description

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 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:

Channel 2 (KTUU/KATH) and CBS 5 (KYES/ KYEX) are looking for a bold, creative marketing and commercial producer with exceptional videography, lighting, video editing, graphic design, and writing skills to join our award-winning production team. This Multimedia Producer will be the ultimate content creator who can write, shoot, design, and edit video content for broadcast, social media, and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, team-oriented, driven, and willing to learn new skills.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptualizing, Shooting, and Script Writing for station-related promotions, commercial clients, and nonprofit organizations.
• Produce content for all current and future platforms.
• Photography for talent head shots and special projects.
• Graphics for commercial and station production.
• Communicate with sales team members, news team members, and commercial clients to complete projects.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong verbal/written communications skills and an ability to direct others.
• Videography, photography, and video editing are essential.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities required.
• Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Specifically Premiere Pro).
• Daily use of Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to carry and set up equipment (20- 50lbs).
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete quality projects under tight deadlines.
• A positive personality and ability to collaborate within the Creative Services team.
• Ability to craft an engaging message focused on viewer benefits.
• Must have the ability to stay up to date on current events, what's popular and trendy.
• Availability to occasionally work outside of normal daytime hours.
• Experience producing digital content.
• College degree in a Communications or Creative field preferred.
• Professional experience in a newsroom environment is a plus.
• Drone Pilot certification/experience is a plus.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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