KSTP-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!
Job Overview
This person is responsible for managing the staff and executing the content for two and half hours of lifestyle programming each weekday on KSTP-TV. This role oversees on-air talent, producers and photographers working on both Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live. This person must have strong people and project management skills as well as a history of producing engaging content under tight deadlines.
Job Responsibilities
- Creates a collaborative culture focused on producing high quality local content that fits each show’s mission.
- Oversees daily content, show priorities and staffing.
- Sets clear expectations for the team and address challenges to meet both short- and long-term goals.
- Develops and executes a content calendar for both shows, creating opportunities for sales clients to be integrated into the programming.
- Works collaboratively with news, sales, promotions and operations to execute large scale promotions often linked station clients.
- Routinely exercises independent judgment in carrying out job functions. Acts as point person and decision maker for both shows.
- Ensures that their team maximizes content on all platforms, including streaming and social media.
- Curates and produces content and guests that are intentional to each show’s mission but also live and relevant.
- Directly manage local programming staff of reporters, producers, and photographers. Looks to resolve personnel related matters, manage performance and participates in employment decisions.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other departments and HBI TV stations. Assists in developing solutions as they arise.
- Builds effective relationships. Acts in a professional manner.
- Generally, works during regular business hours however workday may extend to evenings and weekends.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BA, BS or equivalent experience in Journalism, Communication, or similar area is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience managing a team
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working in TV production
- Ability to think strategically and work within a budget
- Deep understanding of content planning and editorial strategies
- Ability to lead goal/objective setting, resource planning and forecasting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
- Proven team leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills.
- Must have a passion for local programming and the Twin Cities community.
- Must have a valid drivers' license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
- Physical requirements
- Must be able to work in an area that is often noisy and has many distractions.
- Requires the ability to think quickly, critically, strategically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and telephones.
- Must be able to move quickly at times.
- Work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to drive on Company business.
Miscellaneous:
- Work Sample
Additional Information
o Ability to drive on Company business.
* This position is subject to a pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 USD - $115,000.00 USD.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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