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About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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:

KTUU-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station based in Anchorage, Alaska. KTUU-TV’s early beginnings date back to 1953. Over the ensuing decades, the station has built a reputation of excellence as Alaska's most watched news source, producing 32 hours of news and sports content each week on television. Online, AlaskasNewSource.com has become a digital news leader, and our mobile News and Weather applications are on the leading edge of mobile journalism in Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added distribution to the state's capital and more than 244 rural communities throughout Alaska. KTUU-TV also operates KYES, Channel 5.

Learn what it's like to work for KTUU, watch our video: https://bit.ly/3wcurtb

Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source is looking for an experienced investigative reporter to add to our dedicated and award-winning I-Team. The right candidate will be proven and passionate about holding the powerful accountable and delivering in-depth, hard-hitting, solutions-based journalism that gets results. We seek a reporter who can juggle multiple short and long-term projects at once. Knowledge of public records is a must. Experience with data journalism is preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Pitch, generate, report, and present investigative story ideas for broadcast and digital platforms
* Contribute investigative reporting during breaking news events, as needed or assigned
* Work on major investigative projects, individually and/or as part of a team
* Pitch and create unique content for digital and streaming/OTT platforms, including written digital articles, podcasts, in-depth interviews and original investigative products
* Respond to viewers/readers to get answers and help to solve problems they bring to the I-team's attention via email or on the investigative tip line
*Serves as a fill-in anchor as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
* A minimum of 3 years of reporting experience is required, with experience turning investigative stories
* Extensive live reporting experience
* Excellent writing and time management skills
* Track-record of developing strong relationships with a variety of sources
* Understanding of and adherence to ethical reporting standards as outlined by the SPJ Code of Ethics
* Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
* Must exhibit competence in the use of broadcast, digital, social and streaming platforms
* Must include an example of recent investigative work with application

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 Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

ray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.