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News Director/Sports Director

R & J Broadcasting, Inc. in International Falls, MN is seeking a News Director/Sports Director.

You will have the responsibility of producing local news with written stories, news audio actualities for on-air and social media of R & J Broadcasting, Inc.  This will include attending meetings regularly, consistently to include area meetings.  You will be responsible for timely stories and ensuring on-air staff is reporting those news stories with great timeliness on-air and also with social media.  With this position you will work closely with your supervisor to help the GM and Sales Team with producing of sponsorships/marketing and new revenues from the news programs on radio and our website at rjbroadcasting.com. 

For more details and to apply, send your resume, audio if available to Michael Bolstad, General Manager at mikebolstad@rjbroadcasting.com.

R & J Broadcasting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Internship

KAAL-TV in Duluth, MN has an opening for an Internship.

Qualifications

  • Must be a student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college, or university which will recognize the internship for class credit or an internship is a requirement or is a recommendation towards graduation.  Documentation is needed.
  • Understand, interpret, and communicate information about news events to staff
  • Good interpersonal skills a must; Excellent command of the English language
  • Work in a fast-paced, high stress, loud, busy, and high-performance environment
  • Write and communicate well

Job Overview

Learn the day-to-day operations of a television station from camera work and editing to producing newscasts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Learn the daily operation of the News and Creative Services department
  • Develop and initiate a search for stories on a daily basis/pitch stories at daily editorial meetings
  • Contact and gather information on various stories to set up for reporters, photographers, and producers
  • Assist in newsroom functions including camera work, editing video, writing scripts, web/social media posting, producing newscasts
  • Go out in the field to conduct interviews, shoot video, and report on news stories
  • Maintain a friendly attitude; work closely with assigned news staff
  • Assist in production of daily topicals
  • Brainstorm new marketing campaigns and events
  • Oversee hand-off of information to other staff daily; Establish and maintain positive lines of communication with all team members
  • Perform other tasks as perceived or assigned, that contribute to the achievement of department and station goals
  • Will be expected to shadow and assist reporters, producers, and assignment editors

For more details and to apply, click here.

KAAL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Assignment Editor (Part-Time)

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Assignment Editor.

  • Deadline-oriented people person to facilitate the coverage of news stories and the assignment of field crews
  • Help to assign news stories to reporters and photographers on a daily basis to cover and advance local news for both broadcast and digital
  • Develop and maintain contacts with law enforcement and fire departments, local government and community organizations to stay updated on current events
  • Assist with story research and investigation
  • Coordinate coverage through network affiliates
  • Listen to and understand scanner traffic
  • Coordinate and book satellite windows
  • Take in live and recorded feeds from crews in the field
  • Monitor news tips and grow pool of contacts and sources
  • Other duties as assigned by news management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong news judgment
  • Possess strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to quickly prioritize and make decisions,  and good problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse staff
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows including Outlook, iNews, as well as Social Media
  • Must be available to work any shift required in a 24/7 newsroom including weekends and evenings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field
  • 1-3 years in a medium or large market

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV and Paramount is an equal opportunity employer.

Technical Director

WDIO-TV in Duluth, MN is seeking a Technical Director.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience directing live newscasts in an automated environment (preferred).
  • Possess knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems.
  • Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
  • Graphic design experience preferred. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects preferred.
  • Experience with studio lighting and using industry standard lighting techniques.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

Job Overview

The Technical Director is responsible for the direction of live newscasts and any preparation involved for the newscast.

Job Responsibilities

  • Technical direct newscasts using a VizRT Vectar (NewTek TriCaster) via a NewsMaker NewsCaster production automation system (tech directing, graphics, cameras and audio are all automated and executed by the Technical Director).
  • Program production automation system to facilitate the changing of newscast formatting over time.
  • Design graphics for newscasts and adhere to design standards set forth by the Brand Manager.
  • Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
  • Ensures programs run smoothly during live broadcasts.
  • Handle last-minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Be able to communicate calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
  • Maintain adequate studio lighting levels and work with Brand Manager to light new sets or make changes to existing sets.
  • Keep the studio functional and clean.
  • Assist the News Department when needed. This may include video editing, shooting or updating digital content.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours, which includes occasional weekend shifts.

For more details and to apply, click here.

WDIO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor-MMJ

KAAL-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking an Anchor-MMJ.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with 2 years' experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
  • Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
  • Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
  • Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
  • Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
  • Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Available to work on a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast content. This position is also responsible for presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports.

Job Responsibilities

  • Originate and develop stories for broadcast and digital. May receive story ideas from management. 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.
  • Present live 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.
  • Travel to the scene of a news story to gather video and other information for broadcast.
  • Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
  • Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and social media under tight deadlines and for multiple shows.
  • Edit video satisfactorily for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups and reporter pacs using difference techniques and different editing machines under tight deadlines. Editing may be done at the station or remote location.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintain appropriate standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
  • 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.

KAAL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor, Reporter

Learfield's Minnesota News Network is seeking an Anchor, Reporter (part-time).

Anchor-reporters are the on-air voices of the network, as well as the content providers of written stories, audio and newscasts for affiliate clients statewide, and in some cases, regionally or nationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report on breaking news events either in person or through a series of phone interviews that are of importance to a statewide audience. This includes contacting and meeting with state and national leaders and newsmakers.
  • Produce and anchor hourly radio newscasts, podcasts and various web products.
  • write and publish news stories to various websites and social media platforms.
  • Interact with affiliate stations all over the state to gather news and serve their need for newscast, including interviews and special reports.
  • Create digital photos and video.

Job Specifications/Requirements

  • College or technical college degree in appropriate field
  • On-air broadcast training
  • At least two years of experience at a radio or TV station or network
  • Proficiency in most up-to-date digital audio editing tools
  • Radio studio operations experience
  • Audio field production – both live and taped
  • College-level writing and editing abilities
  • Knowledge of government (or sports) systems

For more details and to apply, click here.

Learfield is an equal opportunity employer.

Web Developer

Hubbard Broadcasting is seeking a Web Developer.

Job Responsibilities

  • Write clean and well-commented code.  Tests, debugs, documents and implements web applications.
  • Work on multiple projects at once, collaborating with other developers, designers, project managers, and strategists on a variety of engagements, large and small.
  • Develop UX and backend processes.
  • Manage codebase and tools, contribute to strategy and planning, participate in code reviews, and grow with the development team.
  • Utilize our WordPress stack and workflow to build websites based on design concepts, and help us continue to evolve and optimize these things for future projects.
  • Maintain and monitor website functionality and website security.
  • Collaborate with network services, software systems engineering and/or application development in order to restore service and/or identify problems.
  • Report to work as scheduled and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including weekends, early mornings and evenings as needed, as assigned by the management or required to complete a project or task. 
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Overview

The position collaborates on design and development of company websites and resolving technical issues. This position is also responsible for working with the business to ensure the final product adheres to the predetermined budget, scope and design. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Some in-office time is required.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in information technology, primarily WordPress development, required.
  • Post-secondary degree preferred. 
  • Excellent JavaScript, HTML and CSS skills.
  • Good understanding of Bootstrap or other front-end toolkits.
  • A solid understanding of PHP.
  • Functional knowledge of UI/UX best practices to translate design concepts into fully functional layouts.
  • Experience working as a team member with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
  • Must be able to take initiative but also to follow direction when required and have a strong ability to meet tight deadlines and work well in pressure situations. 
  • Solid organizational and time management skills. 

Other Requirements

  • This position is subject to a pre-employment background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicate in English both verbally and in writing
  • Think critically, strategically and tactically and articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
  • Work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer screen for extended period of time.
  • Good vision to see computer screen.
  • Read, hear and speak clearly.
  • Prepare reports, business correspondence, and business proposals.
  • Manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including telephone.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Hubbard Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Digital Media Manager

Northwestern Media, a network of 21 stations in 13 markets within ten states, is looking for a gifted and experienced digital media expert who will assist in every aspect of Northwestern’s digital media strategic direction. The Digital Media Strategist must resonate with our mission to lead people to Christ and nurture believers in their spiritual growth through Christ-centered media and be committed to providing exceptional work and leading an effective team with excellence.  Visit our website to view job details and apply: https://jobs.unwsp.edu/.

Maintenance Technician

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Maintenance Technician.

Overview and Responsibilities

This role maintains, repairs and installs all technical equipment.

  • Installs, maintains and helps detail all technical facilities, equipment and related software.

  • This includes but is not limited to: satellite, microwave, fiber optic and MPEG 2/4 transport, UHF and VHF ATSC digital transmission systems, studio and operations automation systems, control room and routing switchers, IT systems and networks, file based media systems and facility HVAC, electrical and security systems.

  • The Engineer must interface closely with technology users to identify, trouble shoot and accurately resolve problems.

  • Candidate must be able to optimally multi-task and access priorities in a fast-paced winning team culture!

  • Candidate is required to join IBEW Local 292 Union.

Basic Qualifications

  • Two-year degree or higher, or certificate in Electronics, Engineering, IT or equivalent electronics

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in television broadcast and television equipment maintenance and repair

  • A proven “hands on” maintenance background is required

  • Proven ability to assist and/or lead engineering projects as assigned, including implementation of new technologies

Additional Qualifications

  • IT training and experience strongly preferred

  • SBE certification is a plus

  • Results-driven, innovative and demonstrate leadership

  • Must understand and abide by EHS safety rules and procedures that pertain to related job functions

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 75 pounds

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Maintenance Technician

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Maintenance Technician. 

Overview and Responsibilities

This role maintains, repairs and installs all technical equipment.

  • Installs, maintains and helps detail all technical facilities, equipment and related software.

  • This includes but is not limited to: satellite, microwave, fiber optic and MPEG 2/4 transport, UHF and VHF ATSC digital transmission systems, studio and operations automation systems, control room and routing switchers, IT systems and networks, file based media systems and facility HVAC, electrical and security systems.

  • The Engineer must interface closely with technology users to identify, trouble shoot and accurately resolve problems.

  • Candidate must be able to optimally multi-task and access priorities in a fast-paced winning team culture!

  • Candidate is required to join IBEW Local 292 Union.

Basic Qualifications

  • Two-year degree or higher, or certificate in Electronics, Engineering, IT or equivalent electronics

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in television broadcast and television equipment maintenance and repair

  • A proven “hands on” maintenance background is required

  • Proven ability to assist and/or lead engineering projects as assigned, including implementation of new technologies

Additional Qualifications

  • IT training and experience strongly preferred

  • SBE certification is a plus

  • Results-driven, innovative and demonstrate leadership

  • Must understand and abide by EHS safety rules and procedures that pertain to related job functions

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 75 pounds

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV and Paramount is an equal opportunity employer.

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