News Reporter

KQDS FOX 21 NEWS in Duluth, MN is looking for a full-time news reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in a television environment and a college degree. Should be comfortable doing live shots, capable of enterprising daily story ideas and able to function well under tight deadlines. Fill in anchoring is also a possibility with this job. Great place to grow your career. Should be comfortable working as either an MMJ or teamed up with a photojournalist. 

Please submit an e-mail link including work samples, resume and cover letter to: dclouse@kqdsfox21.tv (No phone calls please).

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

Producer

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Producer. 
Job Description:

  • Dynamic producer to passionately lead a team of anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and other journalists.
  • Appreciates the power of pictures, people and pacing.
  • Creates phenomenal TV and helps to collaborate on content for digital platforms every day.
  • Understands the importance of carrying out strong breaking news and weather coverage.
  • Always has ideas and builds moments to showcase news/weather and sports anchors.
  • Work closely with news managers to evaluate value-added content for the changing audience.
  • Use video, live pictures, graphics, props, social media, anchor involvement and the other tools of television to deliver meaningful, memorable and distinctive news.
  • Writes memorable copy on tight deadlines.
  • Ensure newscast’s timeliness, accuracy, fairness, quality and compliance with all FCC requirements and CBS standards.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum two years of experience as a producer in commercial television news.

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor/Reporter

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Anchor/Reporter. 
Job Description:

  • Anchor newscasts and report for TV and our digital platforms.
  • Originate, research, investigate, write, narrate, produce and present high-energy, engaging live shots or recorded stories as assigned.
  • Leader in social media and other new technologies to engage with the audience and innovate new ways of storytelling.
  • Coach reporters, producers and other contributors.
  • Collaborate optimally with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily assignments, sweeps stories and special projects
  • Ensure an accurate and ethical presentation of the news
  • Research and conduct necessary interviews
  • Manage all news production deadlines
  • Participate in various Community Relations/Public Relations appearances (parades, organization dinners, fundraisers, meetings, etc.)
  • Ensure that the daily broadcast is consistent with station strategic goals, values and brand.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have exceptional communication and active listening skills
  • Must have ability to ad lib clearly and accurately during times of breaking news
  • Must be a strong emotional storyteller
  • Must be results oriented, curious, creative and committed to collaboration
  • Must be flexible to working all shifts.

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Director, Application Development

Hubbard Radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Director, Application Development. The position of Director, Application Development is responsible for leading a team of application developers in the development of company software applications. Applications include websites, mobile apps, internal tools, admins, reporting dashboards and more. The Director, Application Development works in a team environment with other seasoned developers and our VP, Digital Strategy to ensure final products adhere to predetermined budgets, scope and design. For more details and to apply, click here.

Hubbard Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant News Director

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Assistant News Director. The Assistant News Director is responsible for oversight and leadership of the day-to-day operation of the newsroom, with a particular focus on the administration of our multi-platform-based, local news coverage. The primary role of the Assistant News Director is to work with the News Director in supporting all activities of the news department while helping to maintain a strong culture of collaboration and support for all team members. The position requires experience as a proven and effective newsroom leader who understands our mission of leading on breaking news and weather coverage, combined with an emphasis on daily enterprise reporting. For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Broadcast System Engineer

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Broadcast Systems Engineer. The Broadcast Systems Engineer's primary responsibility shall be to install, test, configure and commission Broadcast & Broadcast related IT systems, bringing projects to completion and ensuring quality in both, a studio setting and in remote locations. They must also understand Broadcast system designs and demonstrate installation techniques. He or she must be able to understand complex systems and have a solid technical background with an understanding of current video, audio, control and data networking technology. The Broadcast Engineer will work closely with the Engineering Managers to provide both general and specific recommendations on installation standards, technologies, personnel, job specifics and implementation. For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

News Intern

KAAL-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a News Intern. Learn the day-to-day operations of a newsroom from camera work and editing to producing newscasts. For more details and to apply, click here.

KAAL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Photographer

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

Job Description

  • Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear and accurate manner
  • Set up lighting and audio as situation dictates
  • Edit daily stories under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems
  • Work with reporters and producers as well as on your own to create stories that are visually appealing and meaningful
  • Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicle to assignments and report all maintenance problems to supervisor
  • Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor
  • Complete work within newscast deadlines
  • Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values
  • Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager.

Required Qualifications

  • Operating proficiency of Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P-2 or similar ENG Systems as well as non-linear editing on Edius, FCP X, Avid or a similar nonlinear editing system
  • Must be able to obtain a valid MN driver’s license
  • Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two to five years of experience as a photojournalist in a medium to major market
  • Two to four year degree
  • NPPA style shooting experience a plus
  • FAA Part 107 license and flight experience a plus.

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Director

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Director. This position is responsible for all technical direction of locally produced programming including news broadcasts, commercials, promotions, public service productions and special events both live and pre-recorded. For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

News Photojournalist/Editor (part-time)

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a part-time News Photojournalist/Editor. 

Job Description:
• Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear and accurate manner
• Set up lighting and audio as situation dictates
• Edit daily stories under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems
• Work with reporters and producers as well as on your own to create stories that are visually appealing and meaningful
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicle to assignments and report all maintenance problems to supervisor
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor
• Complete work within newscast deadlines
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager

Required Qualifications:
• Operating proficiency of Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P-2 or similar ENG Systems as well as non-linear editing on Edius, FCP X, Avid or a similar nonlinear editing system
• Must be able to obtain a valid MN driver’s license
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)

For more details and to apply, click here.

WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.