KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a Lifestyle Producer/Reporter.
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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:
“Midwest Access” is unlike any show in the Rochester, Minnesota TV market. Airing LIVE weekdays at 4 p.m., “Midwest Access” covers everything from healthy eating to the newest business opening in our area. The show is often done entirely on-location from communities and events in Southeastern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa. Minnesota/
We expect the producer/reporter of this show to work together with the show’s anchor in developing engaging and dynamic LIVE moments. This position requires solid reporting on all types of daily lifestyle stories and must be able to manage their time effectively, be a meticulous planner, and have an eye on what’s important to our viewers.
This position will also be the primary fill-in for the show’s host.
If you want to break into the lifestyle scene on local television, this position is the perfect launching point! Learn more about the show here: https://www.kttc.com/news/midwest-access/
Duties/Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Pitching and turning relevant segments and booking guests
• Shooting, writing, editing scripts and video and other visual elements daily
• Line-produce show
• Collaborating with show anchor on travel show ideas and themes
• Managing show planner
• Posting in-depth and engaging web articles for each segment and story featured in show
• Posting content to KTTC social media platforms
• Cutting down relevant interviews into shorter clips for other newscasts
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Strong creativity
• Knowledge of AP writing style
• Working knowledge of current events and community issues
• Time management is a priority
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills – both in writing and interpersonally with coworkers and guests
• Live reporting experience ideal but not required
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 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 before the first workday.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
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