Front Desk Receptionist (P/T)

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 KTTC:

KTTC is the leading NBC affiliate, serving Rochester, Austin, and Mason City as the #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KTTC strives for leadership in our industry and in our community, and does this by keeping viewers safe and informed, supporting non-profits and organizations that serve the community, and helping our local businesses grow.

All employees accept personal responsibility for maintaining the professional culture at KTTC. The KTTC leadership team believes in workplaces “Free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility – and filled with opportunity, especially for those who've been traditionally denied it,” (a definition adopted by the work and training put forth by the Power Shift Project). If you value kindness and respect as much as we do, please apply.

To learn more about KTTC visit: https://www.kttc.com/page/living-working-and-playing-in-rochester-minnesota/

Job Summary/Description:

KTTC is looking for a part-time Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant. This job is ideal for someone wondering if a local TV station is a good first step to a new career. They will interact with all facets of the business from news content, media sales, marketing, and business/logistics. The ideal candidate is aware they will be the first impression of the station for many visitors who come as guests on KTTC's programs. They are reliable, efficient, highly organized, not afraid to ask questions and have excellent attention to detail along with a positive attitude.

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

  • Greet KTTC guests as they come in primarily between 1pm-5pm (CST)
  • Handle/maintain several clerical responsibilities that involve multiple departments.
  • Assisting the Business Office as needed.
  • Professionally answering phones, organizing tours, handling mail, and UPS/Fed Ex deliveries.
  • Perform a variety of tasks to support a team of Multi-Market Sales Consultants, including but not limited to sales presentations, sales one-sheets, media kit updates, and research.
  • Learn how to create and execute certain video/PowerPoint presentations for the station
  • Serving as back-up to the Traffic Department (training provided).
  • Duties may vary and go beyond the scope of what's described herein.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook is a plus.
  • Being self-driven and effective in working independently or in a sales team environment is critical.
  • Must have a friendly disposition and enjoy helping people.
  • Must be reliable, able to manage several tasks at once, and possess sharp time management/organizational skills.

Interested applicants may 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 )_

KTTC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray 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, 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 the first workday.