Sports Director

KIMT-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a Sports Director.

If you crave local sports and storytelling and have a send for what is important to the area, this position is for you! Come live in Rochester -- one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest and home to the renowned Mayo Clinic.

Experience:

Applicants must have at least three years of local sports anchoring and reporting experience.

Requirements:

A four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications is required. Candidates must be able to shoot, write and edit compelling content for multiple platforms and have an eye for good visual composition.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Must be fully-vaccinated against Covid-19.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.

KIMT-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Reporter

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Reporter. 

Qualifications

  • College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with multi-year experience in an on-camera reporting role.
  • Great storyteller.
  • Must be knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events and be able to present stories in a way that is accurate, clear, complete, and relevant to viewers.
  • Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set, breaking news and remote locations.
  • Solid writing skills required. Knowledge of production values required.
  • Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.
  • Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills.
  • Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
  • Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
  • Welcome feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Ability to read Teleprompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio.
  • Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable. Applicant's driving record will be checked.
  • Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping. Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for covering and reporting the news for the for the station’s top-rated morning newscasts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
  • Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
  • Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms.
  • Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast.
  • Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
  • Make promotional and community appearances as required.
  • Maintain professional standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming as required for position. 
  • Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
  • Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.
  • Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
  • Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public.
  • Act in a professional manner when representing the station.
  • Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
  • Complete other duties as requested and needed.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

 

News Director

KROX Radio, a full-service radio station with news, sports, and public service, is looking for a full-time News Director for our award-winning news department.
The news director is responsible for developing local news stories for the radio newscasts Monday-Friday and for our website.
The news director covers Crookston City Council, Polk County Commission, and Crookston School District meetings. The news director also covers community happenings and any other news that happens in the Crookston community.
The news director needs strong ethical standards, the knowledge of the value of public service media, social media, and technology.

The news director can also help with covering sporting events for the website and/or do play-by-play for extra pay, if interested.

The news director needs to have the following-
- Demonstrate commitment to accuracy, ethics, and transparency
- Good people skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours as news stories require
- Demonstrated skills in interviewing and writing
- Comfort with taking pictures
- Training as a reporter, writer, editor, photographer, or producer is helpful but not necessary
- Comfortable with editing audio for radio broadcasts

Benefits include – health, retirement, paid time off, performance bonus.

To Apply: Email KROX General Manager Chris Fee with a letter of interest, resume, three professional references. KROX is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family responsibility, disability status, protected veteran status, or religion. Accepting Applications until filled.

Evening Anchor

KIMT-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking an Evening Anchor. 

KIMT-TV is seeking an authentic, experienced journalist to co-anchor our evening newscasts.

 

Our ideal candidate will possess solid news judgment and be an active, engaged newsroom leader.  We are looking for someone who thrives on bringing value to our local audience and can also go live when needed for breaking news and weather.

 

Come be a part of Allen Media Broadcasting, a rapidly growing company with a generous benefit and time-off package in the diverse city of Rochester, Minnesota, home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

 

 

Applicants must have a passion for our community, a desire to tell stories that matter and must be organized and able to connect with viewers on all platforms. The ability to recognize important issues and communicate them to a diverse audience in a concise and comfortable manner is paramount.  The successful candidate must be able to remain composed and professional while managing daily newsroom deadlines.

 

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send a cover letter and resume to hr@kimt.com.

 

KIMT-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Digital News Producer

KTTC-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Digital News Producer. 

KTTC Television in Rochester, MN is looking for a digital news producer to help create and grow our digital content. This person will help produce our noon newscast and contribute to our digital platforms. This role is vital to our newsroom’s mission of being “digital first”.
 

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). 

Our viewers expect KTTC to be a leader when it comes to breaking news and weather. This role will be integral to our team’s ability to cover the big stories and help produce quality newscasts covering southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. In this position you will write scripts, edit video, and produce newscasts as well as post content to our digital platforms and mobile app.

Duties/Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Editing video

* Writing news copy

* Collaborate with anchors on show content and format

* Writing and posting digital stories

* Work with newsroom staff on creation of original digital content

* Opportunity to fill-in produce on other shows as needed

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Multimedia Journalist

KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a Multimedia Journalist.

Are you looking to start your career as a journalist? KTTC is looking for people who are curious about the world around them, eager to share facts learned while researching stories and excited to come to work each day knowing they will make an impact.

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).

A typical day for an MMJ at KTTC starts with an editorial meeting. Here, stories are discussed, and ideas shared that help determine what our lead story will be. MMJs pitch content through Microsoft Teams the day before and come ready to turn stories, having made calls and prearranged interviews in case their pitch is given the greenlight.

After the editorial, MMJs get to work, confirming interviews, researching facts and background information, and getting out the door to get fresh video. Time management is a critical skill for MMJs, as they are responsible for shooting their own video and interviews, writing and editing their stories for broadcast, and posting their stories to the station website and social media platforms.

The day ends with an MMJ making their story pitch for the next day, having already made calls and researched the topic ahead of time.

Our newsroom is young and energetic lead by anchors with decades of experience, eager to share their insights with new journalists. We believe feedback and growth should happen every day, not just during a quarterly or yearly review.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Digital & Radio Content Leader/Radio Host

Digital & Radio Content Leader/ Radio Host - WWJO

*This is a Full-time in-office position working closely and collaboratively with a Team*

Townsquare Media has an open opportunity for a Digital & Radio Content Leader and Host for WWJO. We're looking for a strong content creator and someone to be the champion of the station on the streets - you must be a 360 talent to propel the brand to new heights. 

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, regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, and all social platforms. Digital is not an afterthought at Townsquare Media, it is part of our DNA - and what sets us apart. 

The successful candidate must be able to connect and engage with the station's target audience on all platforms. You're ready to put down roots, build community relationships and become a part of a community - at a driven and inventive company that strongly values our most important asset - our people. We're looking for someone that's ready to build and be part of the future of Townsquare Media. 

Responsibilities 

  • Applicant will be in charge of the full image of the station. This includes music, imaging, social media, 
  • 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 including Twitter and our mobile app. 
  • Attend and assists in all market cluster live events, and produce station promos and imaging on a daily basis. 
  • Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities. 
  • You will also have the opportunity to cover an on-air shift either on weekdays or weekends. 

Qualifications 

  • History of original written digital content or able to prove an ability to write original content  
  • Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations. 
  • Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels, multi-task, and handle pressures and deadlines. 
  • Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment. 
  • Proficiency in NexGen and Adobe Audition. 
  • Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent verbal communication skills. 
  • Public speaking skills and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting. 
  • Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing. 

Benefits 

  • PTO accrued through the year plus company holidays off 
  • 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.

Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer.

Account Executive

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Account Executive.

We are searching for an energetic and extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional! The candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies, growing market share, and closing new business and digital.

Responsibilities:

  • Sell television time and digital/new media for WCCO-TV and all digital platforms including WCCO.com and CBSN-Minnesota, and generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses.
  • Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling).
  • Achieve monthly/quarterly sales goals.
  • Create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
  • Effectively research and cultivate new business clientele.
  • Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process.
  • Handle all paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

  • Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, computer proficiency required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous media/sponsorship sales experience.
  • Experience in media (3+ years) preferred.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

Production Producer

WUCW is seeking a Production Producer. The person will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, shooting and editing cutting edge commercials for our clients. They also will help the Creative Services Manager with promotional productions and station sponsored events when needed including outside media buys (radio, Facebook, billboards, ect.) and assisting management of on-air traffic for promotional content.
Although every day will not look the same here are some of the main day to day responsibilities of our Production Producer:

•    Coordinate with internal and external clients to meet deadlines and monitor equipment maintenance and usage
•    Properly coordinate and schedule all aspects of Commercial Production, including working with clients, sales staff and agencies
•    Work with Sales Management and Marketing Consultants to create a mutually beneficial relationship with clients in the community
•    Work with our MNFluencers crew to develop and create engaging segments
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
•    Non-linear editing experience using Adobe Premiere
•    Experience with After-Effects, Photoshop and/or general experience with Adobe Creative Cloud apps
•    Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots
•    Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story
•    A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
•    Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
•    Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills
•    Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
•    Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
•    Strong interpersonal skills to navigate internal and external client relationships
•    Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
•    Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment more than 40lbs
•    A college degree is preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
  
About Us 
  
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! 
  
About the Team 
  
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk. 

Please apply at the following link.
 

Production Technician

KSTP-TV is seeking a Production Technician.

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge and experience with broadcast production equipment, techniques and language; can demonstrate proficiency in use of equipment, techniques and language.
  • Familiarity with television control rooms, audio rooms, studios and news and non-news productions. Previous experience preferred.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected changes calmly.
  • Follows directions well.
  • Ability to work alternate hours and schedules including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • Physical requirements
    • Ability to communicate information and ideas in English both verbally and in writing so that others will understand.
    • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented in English through spoken and written words.
    • Must be able to work in areas and conditions that can be noisy, has many distractions, and on occasion in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
    • Must also be able to work quietly during live broadcasts and tapings.
    • Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and studio equipment.
    • Must be able to move quickly at times throughout the building and on location.
    • Stands and sits for long periods of time.
    • Pushes and pulls equipment on a regular basis.
    • Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
    • Must be able to lift, carry, climb a ladder, and move with up to 20 lbs.

The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for studio production, audio and technical directing of live and pre-recorded television shows and promos.

Job Responsibilities

Studio

  • Operate television camera, teleprompter, and audio equipment at a satisfactory level and with confidence during live and taped shows.
  • Respond to all cues given over headset and in person during shows. Must react quickly and efficiently to cues and other directions.  Act as a critical communication link between director and talent.  Reports any concerns.
  • Take care of all aspects of studio maintenance, which includes cleaning, repair, set up, tear down and storage of studio and related items; routine inspection, monitoring performance and basic trouble shooting of equipment. Maintain studio lighting and other studio supplies. Follow proper protocol for notifying other personnel when items are needed or there are problems or failures. Studio Cleanliness includes Studio A, Studio C, Twin Cities Live studio, the production area and storage areas.
  • On a daily basis provides assistance to and provides input about the show.
  • Complete knowledge of the lighting systems in all studios

Audio

  • Under the direction of the director, correctly/accurately switch all audio going through the audio booth. Work ahead to insure that all elements needed during your shift are ready to go.
  • Control the quality of the audio going through the audio booth. Insure that all elements of the audio are at the proper level. Insure that the balance between microphones, music, and videotape sources are mixed and at a proper relationship with each other.
  • Ready at the audio position during assigned shift to handle any audio needs, especially during times of breaking news.
  • Help with coverage of special events and with the coverage of audio during vacations and other times when no audio operator is available.
  • Insure that all paperwork is filled out properly. Accurately complete the logging of all musical elements to insure proper credits under the music license rules. Complete any logs, scripts or other paperwork that is required.

Technical Directing

  • Technical direct a creative and technically clean productions within format guidelines.
  • Protect the integrity of the format.
  • Make suggestions for improvement.
  • Be responsible for all elements of a show. Set a positive attitude and example. Solve problems at the source. Challenge employees to improve. Respond appropriately to others.

Other

  • Assist with training or assistance to new staff members.
  • Work as a team player. Set a positive attitude and example. Foster a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness with news and other departments. Develop professional relationships with employees of other departments.
  • Have a high knowledge of operation of current equipment. Advise Director of Operations and Operations Manager on equipment needs or problems. Bring to the attention of engineering management any ideas that would improve the product we are putting on the air.
  • Seek out ways to become more knowledgeable about new technologies in our business.
  • Maintain current equipment. Communicate with the maintenance staff any technical problems with the equipment. Actively seek solutions to problems with station personnel, equipment and procedures.
  • Reports to work on time and works established schedule/hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Complete other duties as assigned

For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.