News Director

Midwest Communication’s heritage news-talk leader WKZO is searching for the next News Director for our award winning and extremely active newsroom in Kalamazoo, MI. 

You’ll follow in the footsteps of broadcast legends like Paul Harvey, Tom Snyder, and Harry Caray. At the same time, we’re also a leader in online and social media to make a big impact in Michigan’s 14th largest city that is also the home to four colleges, including Western Michigan University.

We’re looking for a take-charge person who is organized, a good story-teller, a self-starter, and able to embrace new technology. You’ll help organize and be backed by other Midwest Communication newsrooms around Michigan.

WKZO is also a leader in the farming community, so a NAFB certification is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Send an mp3 of your best work and your resume to Coordinator of MI News Operations, Ken Delaney at ken.delaney@mwcradio.com or mail to Ken’s attention at 182 N. Angola Road, Coldwater, MI 49036. 

Midwest Communications is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Technician - Automation Director

KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Technician - Automation DIrector.

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

TECHNICIAN – AUTOMATION DIRECTOR (Full-time, Regular)

Job Description:

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 and place talent.

Set up lighting, props, audio support and strategy sessions, and make post show discrepancy reports.

This position will also be cross-trained on other technical responsibilities such as Master Control and TOC.  Position may be required to assist in these areas as 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

Requires enrollment in IBEW 292 Union.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Senior Producer

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

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

You’re a great newscast producer, pushing the limits and breaking out of the traditional rundown-stacking way of getting news on the air.

Now you’re ready for something more, and we’ve got the spot for you.

Come be FOX 9/KMSP Minneapolis-St. Paul’s new Senior Producer. Shine up those lead stories with breakout’s and WIN weather coverage. Make sure your shows stand out from the rest with conversational and compelling copywriting that doesn’t sound like “news-speak”. Jump in the booth to produce streaming AND linear live breaking news coverage, with a handle on all your resources and where you need more.

Our Senior Producer will be on the fast track to bigger things as we expand content on both linear AND digital. So if you:

  • Have 3-5 years of newscast producing experience
  • Are a good newsroom citizen
  • Possess raging curiosity and the ability to pivot on a dime on ANY platform
  • Love the art…yes art, of news writing.
  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities
  • This position will be primarily workings the dayside or evening shifts

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Account Executive

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

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are a hard-working, creative, solution-based seller that can showcase your expertise through building client relationships and offering multimedia solutions to help businesses grow in the marketplace, FOX 9 is the perfect fit for you.  The powerful FOX owned and operated duopoly in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join the top local sales team in the market.

Our newest sales leader will be using the strength of our two television stations, streaming, social, and digital platforms to align advertisers and their messages around the best local news, entertainment, and sports programming in the marketplace.  Minneapolis/St. Paul is full of large, high profile accounts that are ripe for growth and also offers tremendous opportunity for small to medium sized new business prospects.

 

FOX 9 is the “Official Home of the Minnesota Vikings” and also produces local shows with the Minnesota Gophers.  FOX Sports programming includes Big 10 Football, World Series, Daytona 500, US Open, FIFA World Cup, and much more. We are consistently a top digital and social performer in the market.

 

We are looking for someone with the experience, knowledge and leadership skills necessary to thrive in a busy and often high pressure environment.  Strong numerical ability and an understanding of business analytics is a must.  The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in sales and must be a self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required and knowledge of media related software and research tools is also a plus.

 

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.

 

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

For more details and to apply, click here.

General Manager

Q-Media Group in Pine City, Minnesota has a rare opening for a GM. We have three radio stations operating out of Pine City and a full staff ready for their next leader! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and programming to help us build our revenue and community involvement. Interested parties should send their resume to ark9970@aol.com. Q-Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Marketing Intern

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:

https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Job Overview

Marketing Internship September 2023 - December 2023

Job Responsibilities

Prepping studio daily before Minnesota Live and cleaning up studio after each show
Running errands for producers and promotions manager
Meet and greet daily guests for Minnesota Live
Execute social media campaigns for stations brands as directed by the promotions manager Assist to develop content calendars on a weekly and monthly basis for station brands and initiatives Monitor analytics to identify viable ideas.
Create engaging social media content.
Assist producers and promotions with other various tasks
Opportunities to assist on field shoots and live shots
Opportunities to shadow producers and photographers
May be asked to assist with promotional show events outside of the building

Qualifications

Must be student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college or university which recognizes the internship for a class credit.
A self-starter that thrives under the pressure of strict deadline.
Excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
A passion for local programming and storytelling is critical.
Working knowledge of the internet and strong computer skills are essential.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and safe driving record as determined by the Company preferred (driving record will be checked).

For more details and to apply, click here.

Digital Brand Specialist

Hubbard Digital is seeking a Digital Brand Specialist.

Hubbard Digital is a technology-driven digital marketing provider focusing on building and managing campaigns that address our client's needs. We specialize in Display, PPC, Social Media, Web design, Video, and house a team of some the brightest minds in the business.  Hubbard Digital is a Google Premier Partner and we hold over 90 Google certifications. We pride ourselves in delivering consistent, quantifiable results. If you're passionate about creating lasting client relationships and delivering results-driven content, Hubbard Digital may be perfect place to grow your career.

Job Responsibilities

  • Help Account Executives create leads and present digital strategies to clients.
  • Understand and present digital offerings and strategies to prospective clients, including Google Ads, SEO, Social Media and more.
  • Customize digital campaigns based on the client's needs and budget.
  • Track digital media revenue and pacing to annual goals.
  • Track client's success with existing digital campaigns and collaborate with team on strategies to retain business year-to-year.
  • Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible digital sales. 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 company.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours as needed.
  • Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Compensation and Benefits

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Job Overview

Work directly with clients and Account Executives to understand goals and KPI’s and developing digital strategy to reach those goals. Responsible for developing and presenting complex digital strategies to clients. Help Account Executives identify and secure meetings with digital prospects using a variety of tools. Ability to inform and educate clients at various levels of digital experience, to understand digital tactics. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, ever changing climate of digital marketing.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in digital marketing/sales capacity.
  • Previous experience building Google ads, Social Media platforms, SEO, YouTube, and other digital media campaigns required,
  • Experience in advertising, sales, marketing or related field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital trends and opportunities.
  • Valid driver's license and insurability. (Driving record will be checked)
  • Excellent written and oral English language communication skills.
  • Experience developing presentations for the purpose of selling and ability to effectively present.
  • Ability to respond to questions appropriately and think on feet.
  • Demonstrated effective negotiation and closing techniques.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, sometimes stressful, environment. Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients. Ability to handle and keep confidential information.
  • Willingness to participate in learning and growth opportunities within and outside the Company. Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor. Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to function in a team environment.
  • Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.
  • Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Payroll Administrator

Hubbard Broadcasting is seeking a Payroll Administrator. 

Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., is the parent company of several media companies including Hubbard Television, Hubbard Radio, REELZ, F&F Productions and 2060 Digital. Based in St. Paul, MN, this family-run business has been in operations for nearly 100 years.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-company, multi-state payroll environment.
  • 4 year accounting degree is preferred but not required.
  • ADP Vantage and NetSuite knowledge is helpful.
  • Experience with state tax and garnishment laws.
  • Strong analytical and PC skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to safeguard confidential information.
  • CPP preferred but not required.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and consumer financial history background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:
https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

Job Overview

The position of Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing payroll efficiently and accurately.

Job Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned HBI and Hubbard Radio companies with efficiency and accuracy meeting the payroll deadlines.
  • Following the Payroll/Human Resources best practice, input, process, and review all payroll maintenance for assigned companies using ADP Vantage. Payroll maintenance will consist of new hires, terminations, merit increases, retroactive merit increases, sales commissions, talent payments, bonus payments, benefits adjustments, direct deposit changes, and W4 changes.
  • Complete bi-weekly payroll reconciliation and prepare journal entries for posting.
  • Review and upload employee reimbursements into ADP Vantage.
  • Review and reconcile all federal, state, and local tax payments with ADP quarterly and annual tax filings.
  • Process and distribute standard and ad hoc payroll reports as requested.
  • Research and problem solving of payroll transactions.
  • Payroll audits as assigned.
  • Assist with external audits as assigned (401K audit, financial audit, UI audits, etc.)

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Minnesota Live Intern

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:

https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

Job Overview

Internship with Minnesota Live September 2023 - December 2023.

Job Responsibilities

Prepping studio daily before each show and cleaning up studio after each show Running errands for producers.
Meet and greet daily guests.
Assist producers with other various tasks.
Opportunities to assist on field shoots and live shots.
Opportunities to shadow producers and photographers.
May be asked to assist with promotional show events outside of the building.

Qualifications

Must be student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college or university which recognizes the internship for a class credit.
A self-starter that thrives under the pressure of strict deadline.
Excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
A passion for local programming and storytelling is critical.
Working knowledge of the internet and strong computer skills are essential.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and safe driving record as determined by the Company preferred (driving record will be checked).

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Twin Cities Live Intern

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser.

https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

Job Overview

Internship with Twin Cities Live September 2023 - December 2023.

Job Responsibilities

Prepping studio daily before each show and cleaning up studio after each show Running errands for producers.
Meet and greet daily guests.
Assist producers with other various tasks.
Opportunities to assist on field shoots and live shots.
Opportunities to shadow producers and photographers.
May be asked to assist with promotional show events outside of the building.

Qualifications

Must be student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college or university which recognizes the internship for a class credit.
A self-starter that thrives under the pressure of strict deadline.
Excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
A passion for local programming and storytelling is critical.
Working knowledge of the internet and strong computer skills are essential.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and safe driving record as determined by the Company preferred (driving record will be checked).

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

For more details and to apply, click here.