KIMT-TV in Rochester is seeking a News Operations Manager.
KIMT, the #1 station in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a positive, dynamic leader for our small but mighty newsroom. This role supports the Regional News Director in overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations and ensuring editorial excellence across all newscasts and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude to the challenges and opportunities happening in our industry and inspire the team to rise to the occasion. They should be a jack of all trades, willing to produce, train, mentor, recruit and innovate. Ability to anchor is a must.
Key responsibilities:
·Act as the newsroom leader in the Regional News Director's absence.
·Oversee daily news operations including editorial meetings, content planning, scheduling, and quality control.
·Provide editorial leadership and direction for all news broadcasts, breaking news, and special coverage.
·Oversee the execution and production of daily newscasts to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with station standards.
·Coach and mentor anchors, producers, MMJ’s, and other newsroom personnel.
·Ensure content is posted to digital platforms.
·Maintain and enforce high journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and
·ethics.
·Be mindful of opportunities to increase morale, improve the working conditions of the team and promptly remove any obstacles that prevent productivity and a comfortable work environment.
·Work with technical and production staff to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts.
·Monitor news ratings and audience trends; work with Regional News Director to adjust content strategies to grow and retain viewership.
·Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and legal standards.
·Must be willing to produce and anchor newscasts.
Qualifications:
·Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
·Minimum of 5 years of experience in a TV newsroom, including 2+ years in a supervisory or senior editorial role.
·Strong editorial judgment, especially in high-pressure or breaking news situations.
·In-depth understanding of television news production and newsroom operations.
·Familiarity with news management systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews) and video editing
·Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Attributes:
·Positive, motivating leadership skills
·Experience working in a medium to large market TV station.
·Knowledge of audience analytics tools and ratings systems (Nielsen, Comscore).
·Track record of successfully launching special reports, investigative stories, or digital-first initiatives.
Work Conditions:
·Fast-paced newsroom environment with shifting priorities.
·May require evening, weekend, or holiday availability depending on news coverage
·demands.
·Must be comfortable making editorial calls in time-sensitive situations.
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