Promotions Producer

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Promotions Producer. 

Job Description

Yes, we are a TV station. We have heart and pride in our work and our communities. And we are so much more.

We celebrate each other; our weddings, our new family members, our promotions and every time someone wins a race. We are here for each other in the harder times, too.

We love our pets. We love our sports teams. And we love “Popcorn Fridays!”

And our company has our backs: generous paid time off (right out of the gate!), full salary replacement for short term disability and parental leave, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” benefits. 

ABOUT THE JOB

We're hiring a Promotion Producer who will help bring the FOX 9 and FOX 9+ brands to life. From concept to completion, we work both as a team and individually to create work that will reach people on all mediums. We get to promote #1 newscasts and exclusive local programming, boost stories that impact viewers, and create events that get us out into our community like our Ice Cream Socials and Town Ball events. Of course, we can't make all these things happen without a great team - so we invest in our people and provide a compassionate work/life balance and opportunities to learn, grow, and flourish. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

  • Have a vision of how we can weave our brand into everything we do by partnering with news, sales, and community initiatives using technical expertise to deliver the desired product.
  • Create TV, digital, and social media promos that cut through the clutter by using compelling writing, producing, directing, creative shooting/lighting, and editing.
  • Design custom news graphics, set designs, and web and digital/social media. 
  • Be a brand ambassador in the community interacting with our viewers at onsite event activations that promote the station(s), shows, and personalities around the Twin Cities.
  • Stay current with the latest trends, production advancements, and techniques, utilizing these opportunities to continue to evolve our message and presentation.   

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 

  • A willingness to be innovative, edgy, and ready to take risks!
  • Have a track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Can smoothly transition between job assignments and projects and can receive constructive feedback.
  • Have expert skills with the following technology: Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition), various camera setups, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Have a degree in broadcasting, graphic design, communications, or marketing and a minimum of 2 years of broadcast (or equivalent) experience

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

News Producer

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a News Producer.

Job Description

We are searching for a full-time newscast producer who is aggressive and passionate about local news. Our producers have a strong vision for their shows and deliver engaging newscasts with strong writing and production skills. Candidates will be expected to create rundowns, craft segments, work well under pressure and deadlines.

Candidates must have strong news judgment, solid writing skills, knowledge of current events and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of television production techniques and newsroom computer systems is required. Knowledge of Internet publishing and related skills strongly preferred. We require experience in a medium to major market and a four-year college degree.

Producer would also train as back-up to all newscasts, as well as contribute to all of our social media platforms.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

General Accountant

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a General Accountant.

Job Description

LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES

Yes, we are a TV station. We have heart and pride in our work and our communities. And we are so much more.

We celebrate each other; our weddings, our new family members, our promotions and every time someone wins a race. We are here for each other in the harder times, too.

We love our pets. We love our sports teams. And we love “Popcorn Fridays!”

SO ENOUGH ABOUT US.  LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU AND THE JOB

FOX 9 is searching for an Accounting Super Star who will provide rock solid support to the Director of Finance and be an integral member of the Finance Team!  You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and in return, you will be rewarded with generous paid time off (right out of the gate!), full salary replacement for short term disability and parental leave, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” benefits. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Partner with the Finance Director
  • Update and create financial excel spreadsheets using advanced formulas
  • Completion and review of journal entries in connection with the month-end closing process
  • Assist in the preparation of account reconciliations and monthly corporate reporting
  • Responsible for maintaining records of the station’s fixed assets
  • Assist with monthly corporate reports and analyses as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Finance or Accounting degree preferred
  • Strong organizational skills are required
  • Must be able to work under time constraints and manage deadlines
  • Requires strict standards of confidentiality and good judgment through proven work experience
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks independently
  • Highly proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.  Intermediate to advance excel skills.  Experience with automated accounting systems helpful.  Workday, Coupa, and A3 preferred.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Investigative Reporter

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Investigative Reporter.

Job Description

Raging curiosity.

Burning tenacity.

Data-driven wizardry.

Did we mention curiosity?

The Emmy-award winning FOX 9 Investigators of KMSP Minneapolis/St. Paul has an extremely rare opening for a market-leading Investigative producer.

We don’t bother with those “test the hotel sheets” tired stories. Our Investigative team digs deep, focuses local, never takes no for an answer and always brings the story home.

You’ll work with a dedicated four-person unit to generate and bring to life investigative stories that are impactful and meaningful. Our team doesn’t just dabble in sweeps stories. We are dedicated twelve months a year to Investigative journalism on all platforms, not just television.

Just some of the skills you’ll have:

  • Source and relationship building.
  • Data-based mining.
  • Fearless interviewing techniques that can pivot to empathy when needed.
  • Records laws knowledge base.
  • Unique, non-cliché writing skills.
  • Multi-tasking prowess.
  • And the ability to generate enterprise, impactful stories that are 100% documented and verified.

If you’ve gotten this far, you know the rest. Undercover shoots. Creating and sending data requests. You’ll have the power of the entire newsroom behind you plus a nationwide station group.

And wow, when you and your team break a ground-shaking investigation that changes laws, holds influencers accountable, comforts the afflicted…you’ll know you’re making a difference.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

 

News Photographer

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a News Photographer.

Job Description

Want to stretch your photojournalism wings in one of the most competitive and creative news markets in America?  FOX 9/KMSP-TV wants you to join our Emmy-award winning team of photojournalist/editors. Innovative, state-of-the-art storytelling through shooing and editing should be a part of your DNA.

You’ll have:

  • A well-varied skill set in shooting and editing daily news on deadline, as well as long form material.
  • A thirst to use the latest cutting edge video, editing and live technology.
  • A desire to collaborate with reporters and newscast producers to win all your stories with dynamic shooting and edgy editing.

Please have 3-5 years of experience and be a motivated, positive team player. Working knowledge of Bit Central is a plus. If you’re ready to take that next step up, link us your latest and best work along with your resume.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

News Anchor

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a News Anchor.

Job Description

Here’s a dictionary definition of a news anchor. 

anchor

noun an·chor \ˈaŋ-kər-\

“A person who reads the news and introduces the reports of other broadcasters on a television news program.”

And that’s not what we are looking for.

FOX 9/KMSP-TV, the FOX O and O in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is instead looking for a 21st Century multi-platform journalist and innovative communicator to help lead our 430a-6a newscasts. You’ll be dynamic and motivated. You’ll live and breathe news and information from our community, state and the world around us. You’ll be able to write and deliver that information in a compelling and distinctive style. You’ll be an excellent, unscripted live interviewer. And you’ll own social media…not just what’s hot now but what’s coming down the road too.

You’ll have:

  • A four year college degree with emphasis in Communications and Journalism preferred.
  • 3 -5 years' experience in a medium to major market.
  • Strong news judgement and a superior knowledge of current events
  • Conversational, pithy writing skills that stand out from “news-speak”.
  • A professional appearance

For more details and to apply, click here.

KMSP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

MCO/Director (Morning W/Day)

KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a Weekday Morning Director/Master Control Operator.

Job Summary/Description:

KTTC Television has an exciting opening for a Weekday Morning Director/Master Control Operator. The successful candidate will work with KTTC’s excellent production team to put on newscasts in a state of the art control room. Successful candidate will also be responsible for operating in our master control working on bringing in syndicated content and commercial spots for air. The chosen candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an operating knowledge of computers. Previous control room experience is preferred, but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating Master Control automation and equipment
• Operating Ross Xpression graphics
• Effectively perform operations with Ross Furio robotic camera system, Ross Vision production switcher, prompter, and audio
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software
• Dedication to the care of the equipment
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
• Willingness to grow by taking direction and excel as a team member
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Assist in maintaining a clean studio and production area
• Variable work schedule dependent upon station needs
• Option for four-day work week flex schedule
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to lead and make split second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
• Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadlines pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• High level of communication skills both written and verbal along with excellent judgment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Proficient in Windows based applications
- Experience in television operations preferred but not required

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Advertising/Digital Sales Representative

Midwest Communications in Hibbing, MN is seeking an Advertising/Digital Sales Representative.

Are you looking for a challenging career move that will let you decide your pay increase?  Midwest Communications, the market leader in Radio Sales is looking for a unique brand of salesperson in our Hibbing, Virginia and Grand Rapids markets. 

We’re looking for an individual who has had prior outside sales experience and digital marketing skills.  This individual will work with business people to build their companies.  If you’re creative, outgoing, self-motivated and organized, this could be the job you’re looking for!  We are looking to hire the best salespeople whether you are in radio or not.

You will receive the best training in the business, not only when you begin, but every week that you work for us!  Word and Excel skills a plus!

We offer a competitive compensation plan and a full range of benefits.  A reliable vehicle, a good driving record and a valid Minnesota driver’s license are required.

Interested candidates should send resumes to Midwest Communications, 807 West 37th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746, Attention Kristi Westrem or e-mail to kristi.westrem@mwcradio.com.

Midwest Communications Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

On-Air Host / Social & Digital Media Assistant

The On-air Host / Social & Digital Media Assistant for Life 88.5, KJNW, which is physically located in Overland Park, KS, will assist the Program Director in the social and digital media efforts for Life 88.5, KJNW and host a daily on-air show. 

As a member of the 2021 CMB Large Market Station-of-the-Year team, you will receive support, resources, and unique opportunities offered to local Northwestern Media stations such as Life 88.5. You will play a vital role on a growing, community-minded team – serving out of a brand new broadcast facility in fall, 2022.

 

We encourage you to review job details and complete an application at https://jobs.unwsp.edu/. Learn more about us at https://life885.com/

 

Northwestern Media is an equal opportunity employer.

News Reporter/Writer - Part Time

KQDS-TV in Duluth, MN is seeking a News Reporter/Writer.

Great opportunity to get your News Reporting and Writing career started! Maybe you know you want to be a reporter, or maybe you have been thinking about it. This is one way to find out.

 

KQDS FOX 21 NEWS in Duluth, Minnesota is looking for a part-time news reporter/writer to join our team.  We take journalism seriously, and the ideal candidate should too. We can teach you lots of things, but the right candidate has some intangibles: an interest in the world around them, curiosity, and not afraid to ask questions. We can help develop your writing and storytelling, but you will have a big advantage if you already enjoy writing. Consider yourself a “print” reporter/writer? Great! We can make you a “broadcast” reporter/writer. Should enjoy finding information and explaining things to the world. You will be working with photojournalists, but you will also learn to use a video camera and edit stories.  As you grow in your role, you may be called on to do some live reporting from the field, depending on the news situation. Afraid? Don’t be. We will help you and the right candidate will get the hang of it. Have school classes or another job? No problem. We have flexible schedules and needs and will work around yours for the right candidate.

 

Duluth is on the shore of Lake Superior, and is a wonderful place to live and chill when you’re not out covering and writing news stories!

 

Please submit an e-mail link including your work samples (if you have some), resume and cover letter to:  sgoodspeed@kqdsfox21.tv (No phone calls please).

 

EOE FOX 21, Owner Red River Broadcast Co., LLC