Head of Technology & Operations

KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Head of Technology & Operations.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

 

KARE, the NBC TEGNA affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota. has an immediate opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and Operations. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations. The Head of Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the Engineering, Production, and Information Technology teams, which supports the station's broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing short-and-long term technology strategy
  • Day-to-day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and transmission for all live programming
  • Oversee compliance of FCC rules and regulations
  • Manage compliance of critical security policies, including Account, Password Security, Vulnerability Protection, Virus Protection, Untrusted Network, and IT Incident Reporting policies.
  • Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Contingency plans
  • Maintain financial responsibility for the Engineering and Production Departments including - expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews
  • Monitors and creatively scrutinizes daily on-air technical quality
  • Leads workflow improvements for both on-air and online products
  • Manages vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance, security, coffee/snack vending, and janitorial services
  • Leads capital planning and submission process for station
  • Leads project planning and project management for station wide initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of five years of experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role.
  • Strong customer service skills and unfailing professionalism. Demonstrate impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership with a focus on team management
  • Understanding of IT processes including security, workflow, and management
  • In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including; ENPS Newsroom Systems, Sony ELC automation, RF Transmission, Broadcast Switchers, Router Systems, Field Cameras, Signal Path Workflows.
  • Demonstrated strong project management experience.
  • Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24x7x365 operation. #LI-MS1

Pay Range

$106,700 - $140,000 USD

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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Announcer

KVOX-FM Froggy 99.9 Afternoons & Assistant Brand Manager

This ain’t your average cubicle gig. This is RADIO, baby!

Do you have a loud laugh, love Lefse and Lutefisk, and believe being entertaining on

the airwaves is a sacred responsibility? Froggy 99.9 is looking for a one-of-a-kind

human to rock the afternoon mic and help steer this green party bus behind the scenes.

We’re talking about a job where you:

-Host a show that’s funny, fearless, and full of Fargo flavor

- Dream up wild contests, memorable bits, and viral social content

-Help plan promotions, tweak logs, and keep the Froggy brand hoppin’

- Show up at events, shake hands & make people say “did that just happen on

Froggy?!”

You’re perfect if you:

Love being the loudest person at the street dance & local fair

Can crack jokes, play hits, and still make it home in time for hotdish

Understand the value of social media & your website

Get as excited about planning a live remote as you do about hitting a song ramp

Have a music scheduling background or would like to build one

LOVE. COUNTRY. MUSIC.

Want to make radio that feels alive - and human - in Fargo-Moorhead.

We’re Froggy 99.9:

The station that doesn’t take itself too seriously - but takes LOCAL seriously. We’re

community chaos with a country swagger. If you’ve got ideas, passion, and the ability to

laugh at yourself daily, welcome to the family.

Ready To Jump In The Frog Pond?

Send your aircheck, resume, and a frog-worthy fun fact to Operations Manager, Corey

“Zero” Schaffer at zero@mwcradio.com today - but get hoppin’ because this opportunity

won’t be sitting on the lily pad for long.

Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Market Engineering Manager

Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media is looking for a Market Engineering Manager to oversee our multi-station broadcast radio facility. 

Responsibilities 

  • Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products
  • Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices
  • Interface with Senior Vice President of Engineering and Senior Vice President, Information Technology
  • Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and other related equipment
  • AM Directional antenna experience
  • Installation and maintenance of AoIP and automation systems (Zetta and Wheatstone experience preferred)
  • EAS systems logging compliance and equipment maintenance
  • Personal computer, servers, printers, software maintenance and updating
  • Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Windows (all versions), Microsoft Office, Networking concepts and computer hardware, wireless and handheld devices.
  • LAN systems installation and maintenance
  • Ability to interface with programming and other staff to achieve desired goals. 
  • Candidates would also ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform duties of Chief Operator
  • After hours and weekend work as required.  Other duties as necessary. 

Qualifications

  • Technical training school, or two to four years related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
  • SBE or computer related certification helpful, but not necessary
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection)
  • Use measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:  preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
  • 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
  • And much more…

About Us

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.comWJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.comTasteofCountry.comUltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.       

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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On-Air

MORNINGS – WNCY – Y100

From the shores of Green Bay, to the Door County Peninsula and the Fox River Valley, WNCY, Y100 dominates the region playing today’s Country. You now have an opportunity to join the already dynamic, winning team.

We have an immediate opening for a morning show co-host who will dedicate themselves to the positive forward momentum of Y100.

WNCY is owned and operated by Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications, a privately owned group invested in people and super serving the local community.

Key skills required include a fun, well prepped compelling show, positive interaction with listeners, public appearance skills, social media talent, production, promotion skills and the ability to create ideas that will secure the growth of this superb brand.  Knowledge and ability to relate to the Country lifestyle is also a key to the success of the job.

A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required. Besides WNCY, the cluster also includes, Top 40 WIXX, News/Talk WTAQ, Adult Hits Jack FM, Classic Country Duke FM and Sports Talk WNFL.

Please send audio, resume and references to Brand Manager, Dan Stone at dan.stone@mwcradio.com. You may also submit via mail to WNCY c/o Dan Stone, 1420 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54311. 

Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Newscast Director

NEWSCAST DIRECTOR (Full-time, Regular)

Fox 9 KMSP/WFTC is looking is seeking an inventive and creative Director to join our production team and help in crafting our award-winning newscasts.

Responsibilities:

Direct live and recorded newscasts and programs.

Operate Sony ELC production automation.

Work with Producers to pre-code show rundowns in iNews, camera block, place talent, and make post-show discrepancy reports.

This position will also be cross-trained on other technical responsibilities such as floor directing in studio; relaying cues and other directives from the control room to studio floor, assisting with the set-up and striking of sets which can entail being able to stand for several hours per day and move stage pieces periodically. Position may also require assistance in Master Control & TOC If needed.

Qualifications:

  • A sharp, detail-oriented person who learns quickly and works well with a team.
  • Work schedule flexibility is required.
  • Technically savvy and proactive in identifying and appropriately addressing issues that may arise.
  • Adapts well to the needs of a fast-paced news environment.
  • Is a positive newsroom citizen.
  • Knowledge of equipment and operating systems, including; Sony ELC automation, MV8000G, video switcher, iNews, ELC playlist viewer, Bitcentral playout, ISQ playout of Chyron Mosaic and Power Clips, Vinten Fusion, and Calrec audio console.
  • High School diploma (or equivalent), college degree is preferred.
  • 5 or more years of TV studio and control room operations preferred

                                                                         EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Account Executive

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie is seeking an Account Executive.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

 

 

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Full-time, Regular)

If you are looking for the fast-paced culture of a start-up company, where ideas and input are critical, but prefer the stability of an established, successful, and well-known company, you’ve come to the right place!   Fox 9 is part of Fox Corporation, one of the largest media footprints in the world. At Fox 9 we are our own independent work community, with a culture of teamwork and a voice for all our employees.  Join us and build your career with a winning team that can help place you on a trajectory for success.

Right now, our Fox 9 Sales Team is looking for a Digital/Streaming TV Account Executive to specialize in business development. This individual will make an immediate impact in our rapidly growing OTT/CTV digital business. The ideal candidate will join a winning team with a culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. If you are an individual that enjoys marketing, has a passion for people, and thrives in a setting where every workday can bring about new opportunities and challenges, then this may be the job for you. We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented, go-getter with a competitive spirit and desire to win!

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT /CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
  • Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business
  • Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX OTT/CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
  • Become a product expert to participate in brainstorming, team meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting
  • Collaborate with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX
  • Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage
  • Steward client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns
  • Work closely with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve their marketing objectives.
  • Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments
  • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate

 

 

Essential Skills:

  • To be successful in this position, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills are a must.  Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word is highly preferred.
  • Other Qualifications: college degree preferred.  Digital and technical training certificates a plus.  Basic digital product knowledge of mobile, email, facebook, and video advertising encouraged. 

 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000.00-75,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive/commission compensation plan, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

 

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Office Administrator/Listener Relations

Kinship Radio is seeking an Office Administrator.

Job Description

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/

LISTENER RELATIONS

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Finance, this position will provide support for the Kinship Radio’s Administrative Department including general office procedures; nurturing the ministry’s Ambassadors and Volunteer programs; and assisting with special tasks and event support as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Office Responsibilities:
    • Update Kinship Radio website with sponsorships, community events and prayer requests
    • Prepare and facilitate monthly mailings, special projects and Share with volunteers
    • Meet regularly with supervisor to assess and address office and ministry needs
    • Integral part of ministry communication including: answering phones, greeting guests, responding to listener inquiries.
    • Process mail as a part of the donation process
    • Maintain digital messaging in the lobby area

  1. Community Responsibilities:
    • Develop, plan and initiate Ambassador efforts in cooperations with Director of Operations and Finance along with the ministry’s Lead Ambassador
    • Represent Kinship radio at church and community events as assigned
    • Nurture relationships with ministry Ambassador groups and volunteers

  1. Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Self-starting, organized, accountable, honest, with a high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Skilled with computers, proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
  • Skills in basic graphic design are beneficial
  • Like-minded resonance and commitment to Kinship Radio’s mission and vision are required
  • Ability to work in the United States legally, without sponsorship
  • Previous experience in non-profit environment is helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • This is a full-time position, 5 days per week, 8:00-4:30 p.m.
  • Some mandatory night and weekends hours needed to support ministry events
  • Some travel may be required to attend station functions
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

  • Kinship Radio is a network of stations and online media ministry that exists to proclaim that Jesus is Lord through worship in the Word. We accomplish this through our network of terrestrial radio stations in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa as well as our digital platforms.
  • Candidates must intrinsically align with Kinship Radio’s Christian values. All employees are expected to sign a doctrinal statement and abide by the organization’s code of conduct.
  • We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category.  As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our code of conduct.
  • If you have a heart for the lost and seek to build up the local church through media ministry and service, we encourage you to apply to join our team. For more details and to apply send an email with cover letter and resume to TracyJ@KinshipRadio.com.

News Operations Manager

KIMT-TV in Rochester is seeking a News Operations Manager.

KIMT, the #1 station in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a positive, dynamic leader for our small but mighty newsroom. This role supports the Regional News Director in overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations and ensuring editorial excellence across all newscasts and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude to the challenges and opportunities happening in our industry and inspire the team to rise to the occasion. They should be a jack of all trades, willing to produce, train, mentor, recruit and innovate. Ability to anchor is a must.

Key responsibilities:

·Act as the newsroom leader in the Regional News Director's absence. 

·Oversee daily news operations including editorial meetings, content planning, scheduling, and quality control. 

·Provide editorial leadership and direction for all news broadcasts, breaking news, and special coverage. 

·Oversee the execution and production of daily newscasts to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with station standards. 

·Coach and mentor anchors, producers, MMJ’s, and other newsroom personnel.

·Ensure content is posted to digital platforms.

·Maintain and enforce high journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and 

·ethics. 

·Be mindful of opportunities to increase morale, improve the working conditions of the team and promptly remove any obstacles that prevent productivity and a comfortable work environment.

·Work with technical and production staff to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts. 

·Monitor news ratings and audience trendswork with Regional News Director to adjust content strategies to grow and retain viewership. 

·Ensure compliance with FCC regulationscompany policies, and legal standards.

·Must be willing to produce and anchor newscasts.

 

Qualifications: 

·Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communicationsor a related field. 

·Minimum of 5 years of experience in a TV newsroom, including 2+ years in a supervisory or senior editorial role. 

·Strong editorial judgment, especially in high-pressure or breaking news situations. 

·In-depth understanding of television news production and newsroom operations. 

·Familiarity with news management systems (e.g., ENPSiNews) and video editing 

·Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborativesolutions-oriented mindset. 

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

 

Preferred Attributes

·Positive, motivating leadership skills

·Experience working in a medium to large market TV station. 

·Knowledge of audience analytics tools and ratings systems (Nielsen, Comscore). 

·Track record of successfully launching special reports, investigative stories, or digital-first initiatives. 

Work Conditions: 

·Fast-paced newsroom environment with shifting priorities. 

·May require evening, weekendor holiday availability depending on news coverage 

·demands. 

·Must be comfortable making editorial calls in time-sensitive situations.

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Regional Media Advancement Officer

Digital Content Producer (Part-Time)

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Digital Content Producer (Part-Time).

42996

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55403

Production

Minneapolis

Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)

 

 

CBS NEWS MINNESOTA is looking for a Part-Time Digital Line Producer to work on WCCO’s live streaming network and other digital outlets, managing and creating content for audiences. The content producer will work with a digital team managing, optimizing and timing live and on-demand video content for mobile, desktop and OTT platforms. The content producer works in coordination with News Managers and Broadcast Line Producers during live news programs, and takes on other responsibilities such as writing headlines, conducting interviews, editing and publishing video, and maximizing SEO and shareability of all content.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

  • Overseeing content on CBS NEWS MINNESOTA by building show rundowns and segments, editing video and scripts whenever needed.
  • Tracking news and events; coordinating coverage with managers and line producers.
  • Constantly updating news stories in the stream and producing breaking news and other updates as they happen instead of waiting for a scheduled newscast
  • Anticipating the needs of CBS NEWS MINNESOTA with regard to video, graphics, scripts and other elements.
  • Coding/stacking rundown content with regard to video, graphics, scripts and other elements.
  • Writing memorable headlines, scripts and segments.
  • Working with managers and the entire digital team to develop and produce special content utilizing the resources and storytelling of the entire WCCO Newsroom.
  • Conducting interviews in the field or over web camera, shooting video, producing stories, and editing video for audiences on digital and social media platforms.
  • Writing content on occasion for WCCO’s web site.
  • Demonstrating expertise in timing in a control room environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years’ experience in creating and building show rundowns in cable, broadcast or digital environment OR creating digital video content in a newsroom.
  • Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines to write headlines and edit video for live digital broadcast.
  • Thorough knowledge of social media and the competitive digital news environment.
  • Familiarity with editing systems such as Edius/Stratus, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere required.
  • Familiarity with iNews, and Cripsin Rapid Play preferred.
  • Available for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Understanding of SEO.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

 

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $25.45 per hour. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.  This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. 

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

 

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