KROC in Rochester, MN is seeking a News Reporter.
For nearly 90-years KROC-AM has been the trusted voice for accurate and timely news in southeast Minnesota. Our next reporter will be tasked with living up to our audience’s expectations.
We are looking for a strong content creator to be the champion of the station in the building and on the streets - you must be a 360 talent to propel the brand to new heights. A passion for breaking news, a strong work ethic, and journalistic integrity are required.
Townsquare is a digital-first company, built in tandem with great radio brands that emphasize great local content and community involvement. You must be excited to embrace and prioritize the digital world alongside the terrestrial and be ready to learn and grow with a world-class team.
Applicants must be social media savvy, and regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, and all social platforms. Digital is not an afterthought here; it is part of our DNA - and what sets us apart.
Rochester is home to the world-famous Mayo Clinic and is consistently named one of the best cities in America to live in. Townsquare offers competitive pay and the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper flow and execution of one or more daily programs, working in tandem with the show host.
- Spend time each day doing daily show prep.
- Execute the format as a daily, in-studio, engineer for KROC talk shows.
- Write, prepare, and produce newscasts for KROC and other Townsquare-Rochester brands, for digital as well as on-air as needed.
- Publish a minimum of 2 original local articles per day on the station website and mobile app.
- Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms.
- Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities.
Qualifications
- Strong writing and reporting skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to network with community leaders
- Ability to track down information using the internet, court documents, and other sources
- Attention to detail is required
- Experience working with WordPress
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Casual, high-energy work environment
- Opportunity for upward mobility
- Company provided laptop
- Competitive salary + bonus program
- Company discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Time off for volunteering
For more details and to apply, click here.
KROC and Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer.
