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

Office Administrator/Traffic Assistant

Hubbard Radio Wadena is seeking a Office Administrator/Traffic Assistant.

Qualifications

  • Excellent phone and interpersonal skills including poise, tact, diplomacy and ability to handle sensitive, confidential and challenging situations are essential.
  • Must have excellent language and grammar skills.
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Must have a pleasant, customer-service oriented style-face-to-face, over the telephone and electronically.
  • Computer experience including proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Previous experience answering a multi-line phone system preferred.
  • Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of individuals.
  • Ability to work on short deadlines and in pressure situations; work other times as needed.
  • Perform basic to advanced mathematical calculations.
  • Strong team player. Work well with others. Foster a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness.
  • Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate and operate personal computers, telephones and general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods. Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others. Ability to sit for extended periods. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

The Office Administrator is the first point of contact for guests, employees, and clients of the company, either in person or via telephone and provides proactive customer service by performing a variety of clerical/administrative support tasks. Serves as the point person for e-commerce products.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support: Answer, screen and route incoming telephone calls; respond to calls when appropriate.
  • Meet and greet visitors and guests.
  • Open and distribute mail. 
  • Copy documents.
  • General filing; maintain files, including electronic files.
  • Order supplies.
  • Type general correspondence.
  • Administer and maintain e-commerce (Wheeler Dealer) products sold by the market. Handle all aspect of e-commerce purchases sold by station.
  • Maintain strong internal controls for payment collections including the ability to conduct cash/check/credit card transactions with customers in an efficient and professional manner. Generate accurate reports. Handle payment returns proficiently.  Complete inventory tracking for both products sold and daily revenue reports. Inputs deals. Print certificates as required.
  • Participate on-air during e-commerce segments.
  • Take the lead as Administrator of the ecommerce platform including social media, scheduling email marketing, contesting, promotions, and other duties as needed.
  • Handle confidential and non-routine information.
  • Distribute prizes and make sure release forms are completed.
  • Assist Traffic, Programming, Sales, Engineering and Promotions departments as needed.
  • Attend meetings as required or requested.
  • Take initiative to learn new tasks, duties, technology and equipment.
  • Offer ideas that would enhance or improve the way work is done.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed.
  • Complete other duties as requested and needed.
  • In a Traffic backup role or when instructed to assist:
    • place spots on logs by maximizing commercial inventory following philosophies set forth by Regional Traffic Specialists.
    • Review and audit day parts as far into the future as possible.
    • Assist with daily preparation of the program/commercial log using prescribed broadcast software.
    • Edit log so that it is error free.
    • Ensure each commercial spot placed does not have a product conflict, is airing within the correct time period and order/advertiser separation guidelines are followed.
    • Ensure program information is accurate and specific conditions are met.
    • Follow processes to alert account executives that advertisers may need to be moved due to program changes, change orders when spots meet new program criteria, or pre-empt spots when they do not.
    • Review master programming schedule and compares with logs.
    • Check the log formats with automation formats for breaks, barters, segments and timings when necessary.
    • Ensure that logs are 100% accurate and contain specific information including sponsorships, promos, tied events and IDs.
    • Perform copy and continuity duties, including processing production orders and coordinating production with the Programming Department.
    • Download and enter copy instructions for barter contracts.

For more details and to apply. click here.

Hubbard Radio Wadena is an equal opportunity employer.

News Producer

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

Responsibilities:

  • Encourage innovation and risk-taking in crafting great newscasts through emotion and showcasing
  • Write news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platform
  • Have a good understanding of social media platforms to incorporate into newscasts.
  • Work collaboratively with other producers and staff members
  • Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Requirements:

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred
  • Knowledge in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  • Understanding the tenets of professional journalism
  • Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
  • Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

For more details and to apply, click here.

KARE-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Board Operator

Hubbard Radio in Wadena, MN is seeking a Board Operator.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum one (1) year experience running a radio board preferred; or a combination of education and work experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Must be able to respond and work well in a crisis and handle last minute and unexpected changes during work shift.
  • Be able to communicate quickly and clearly to co-workers and others as needed.
  • Ability to 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.
  • Ability to think spontaneously and ad lib while on air in a coherent manner in situations that can change quickly.
  • Ability to learn automation systems.
  • Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
  • Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to work in compliance with company and FCC policies and procedures.
  • Multi-task with a variety of duties while running the board.
  • Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected changes calmly.
  • Able to make decisions and judgments quickly.
  • Follow directions well, especially over the phone.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Available to work with short notice including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods of time. Wear headsets and be confined to a specific space during the course of work. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and reaching over headThe Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for operating the board for live, satellite delivered content and syndicated programming. The Board Operator ensures that all preplanned components of a broadcast are carried out as designed, including, set-up, operation and maintenance of electronic equipment used to transmit programs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Run the board, play the appropriate music, features, billboards, commercials, etc. during live or recorded news and/or brokered radio programs.
  • Operate and troubleshoot switcher and any other radio equipment used in the course of the production of a live or recorded broadcast.
  • Technical perfection and flawless execution of control board and equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio broadcasts.
  • Observe monitors and manage outgoing audio and sounds levels.
  • Follow program log.
  • Monitor all systems and make sure they are all running on schedule. Note any issues or concerns on log.
  • Monitor and update severe weather forecasts.
  • When required, go on-air to report on life-threatening or emergency situations until further support arrives.
  • Record, edit or play back any sound requested from broadcasts.
  • Voice and produce news stories/features as requested/needed.
  • Answer phone calls during shift and screen calls.
  • Monitor automation, transmitter controls, which includes pattern/tower changes and record required readings.
  • Assess emergency situations for the station, and make decisions on when to call for additional support.
  • Knowledgeable of, and applies as needed, all current FCC rules and regulations.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned or requested by Program Director with little or no notice. Such alternate/additional work can include weekdays, evenings and weekends.
  • Complete other duties as requested and needed.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Hubbard Radio is an equal opportunity employer.