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News Director

Leighton Broadcasting in Detroit Lakes, MN is looking for an addition to our on-air team as News Director. You will lead all aspects of the cluster's news experience - collecting, writing, and producing news content delivered on-air and through our digital, social media and video channels.

You must ne proficient in writing stories for both on-air, online and video delivery. You will be visible in the community attending city council, county, school board meetings and other community focused events to create relationships with community leaders. You will be responsible for keeping our content new, fresh, and breaking to increase engagement with our brands.

For more details and to apply, submit your resume and audio sample to General Manager Jeff Leighton at jobs@leightonbroadcasting.com.

Leighton Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (Weekend)

KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. 

Job Summary/Description

KTTC is looking for an news anchor to lead our weekend morning broadcasts. Launched in September 2022, KTTC is the only station to offer a local newscast from 6-7am. These two shows on Saturday and Sunday morning are a great opportunity for a young journalist looking to improve their anchoring skills.

The other three days of this journalist’s workweek will be spent working with our weekday morning team as a morning reporter. Mornings can bring multiple opportunities to grow as a live reporter. From breaking news to engaging interviews and demonstrations with new businesses, the morning reporter role is vital to taking our viewers out of the studio.

Some common skills needed for both roles include time management, curiosity, ability to work on deadline, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt. We encourage our staff to get involved in our community through various organizations and volunteer efforts.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with reporting experience or equivalent life skills. If you are an MMJ looking to make the transition to anchor, this is a prime opportunity to grow. Above all else, you must have a strong desire to help inform communities in our area.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal oppoortunity employer.

MCO/Director (Weekday Morning)

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 and 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.  KTTC provides a team-based environment with an opportunity for professional growth within KTTC or Gray Television to further your career in broadcasting. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Experience

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

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Brand Manager

Midwest Radio of Fargo-Moorhead is home to local, creative, engaging, and FUN radio in Fargo, North Dakota! 

We are looking to add to our team of top tier broadcast professionals and are seeking an energetic programmer who understands the importance of street level marketing for our Adult Hits format JACK FM/KRWK-FM.

This position comes with daily production duties, management of the digital arm of the brand and all the tools you could imagine to create memorable and meaningful radio.

Midwest Communications gives you the freedom to create and the opportunity to prosper in a fun environment.  And yes, we hire people who are S.W.A.N.’s – Smart, Hard Working, Ambitious and Nice!

Music scheduling experience with Music Master is a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Send your audio, resume and anything that will make us want to meet you to FM Operations Manager Corey “Zero” Schaffer at zero@mwcradio.com ASAP! 

Midwest Communications, Inc. is privately owned and operates 81 radio stations in nine states. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

Director of Marketing

Are you a Marketing and Promotional superstar? Are you ready to do something you love in a fast paced environment?

Our Marketing Director is taking a new position in our company and that opens an

opportunity for you!  Nashville is an exciting market and you’ll work with some of the top rated stations in the city, WJXA, WCJK, WNFN Radio.

Our family company, Midwest Communications, is looking for someone with excellent

organizational skills, a drive to win on the streets, strong attention to detail and the ability to lead a team that works well with programming and sales.

You’ll get to work with well-respected brands including WCJK (96.3 JACK-FM), WJXA (Mix 92.9) and WNFN (Hot106.7).  We’ll be at concerts, festivals and events all over the city!

If you’re ready to win…and you want your stations to look amazing in every situation, we want to talk to you! Send your resume and portfolio to Marissa.Mattozzi@mwcradio.com.

Midwest Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Radio Account Executive

Santamaria Broadcasting (La Raza 1400 and 1470 AM) has an immediate opening for an aggressive, street smart individual to close his/her share of the millions of dollars spent to reach Hispanics in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. It is not necessary to speak Spanish, as this sales rep, will be calling on English-speaking accounts.

Minneapolis-St. Paul is a top 20 Arbitron market as well as a top 20 Hispanic market. The right individual will have a huge earning potential by selling to the thousands of local companies with an interest in growing their business exponentially by tapping into the Hispanic market.

We provide our teams with a great product to sell, superior training tools, and a sales management system that supports business development and rewards performance.

Responsibilities include: prospecting, setting appointments, creative client presentations, and achieving a sales quota. Because we have a systems approach to sales, you must have a deep appreciation for process, performance measurement, employee development, and a results-oriented sales approach.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • General market radio sales experience preferred, Spanish not required
  • Would consider other media sales background
  • Prefer candidate with established business relationships in the market
  • Strong understanding of lead generation and account management
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

Our Sales Representative positions enjoy:

  • Competitive Performance Based Pay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Package
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

For more details and to apply, click here.

Santamaria Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers a competitive compensation structure that includes full benefits.

Marketing Consultant

Q-Media Group in Red Wing and Pine City, MN is seeking a Marketing Consultant.

Work in the fun and fast paced world of radio! Q-Media Group is a growing group of radio stations that is expanding our sales team!

We’re looking for an Account Manager to grow our sales.

  • We offer a base full-time salary with potential income growth on commission!

    • You can make as much as you want!

  • We offer a flexible Monday - Friday schedule. 

    • No babysitting from us. Work at your own pace as long as the job gets done!​

Requirements:

  • We are looking for someone that is willing and ready to work with local business owners to help them grow their businesses.

  • Advertising sales experience is preferred but not required.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities:

  • The right candidate will work with our sales team to develop relationships with local business owners to develop successful marketing campaigns.

Q-Media Group is located in Red Wing, Minnesota, but you will work in the surrounding communities!

Why Should You Apply?

  • FUN, new career!

  • Great starting salary with opportunity to earn more!

  • Work in our newly remodeled facility!

  • Don't spend all day at a desk. Get out and about and meet people!

Please send resume with cover letter to cthompson@q-mediagroup.com

Q-Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Minnesota Native News Team Leader

Minnesota Native News is currently searching for a team leader to motivate and organize a group of talented producers and keep the program on schedule with quality, thoughtful, and impactful stories. The ideal candidate has significant experience working with Indigenous communities.

 

Minnesota Native News is an award-winning weekly five-minute radio program exploring economic, cultural, health, government, and public policy issues that impact Indian country in Minnesota. Minnesota Native News covers stories and issues in a way that was informative and relevant to both Native and non-Native listeners.

 

Duties include:

  • Mentor, teach and manage new and upcoming producers
  • Serve as the back-up producer if a producer is not available
  • Generate story ideas for radio segments
  • Manage schedule and producers
  • Hold regular team meetings to discuss stories
  • Build monthly schedule of stories
  • Work with producers on story assignments
  • Assure the timely completion and quality of episodes
  • Uphold journalistic ethics
  • Work closely with, and keep in regular contact with, the Production Director and VP of Programming
  • Other duties as requested by the Production Director and VP of Programming

 

Qualifications:

  • Have a journalism background
  • Be technically proficient in the handling of audio files
  • Be organized and detail oriented
  • Have great communications skills
  • Have excellent leadership abilities
  • Have the skills to edit audio files/stories as needed

 

Compensation:

  • $250 per week (additional $525 if you produce the newscast for that week)

 

 

Length of contract:

  • January – June 2023 (with the possibility for six-month extensions)

 

Supervising the position:

  • Candidate will report to the VP of Programming

 

Work environment:

  • 100% remote (but work must be conducted within the state of Minnesota)
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Strong commitment to diversity
  • Candidate must provide their own computer and equipment

 

Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal employment:

  • Ampers strongly encourages women, people of color, Native Americans, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and Veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, medical condition, national origin or ancestry, or any protected category prohibited by state and federal laws.

 

Application process:

  • Ampers is accepting applications for the Minnesota Native News Team Leader position beginning December 19, 2022. Applications will be accepted through January 2, 2023, or until the position is filled. All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via e-mail to Hlee Lee-Kron at hlee@ampers.org.

Regional Traffic Specialist

Hubbard Radio in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Regional Traffic Specialist.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • College degree preferred.
  • 1+ yrs or more of strong, accurate data entry skills (alpha and numeric) in a clerical or sales setting highly preferred.
  • MS Windows based computer experience required.
  • Previous broadcast or traffic experience helpful.
  • Must be disciplined with a solid work ethic.
  • Ability to pay close attention to details, meet tight deadlines and be dedicated to quality performance.
  • Must be able to manage a high volume of information accurately and efficiently with minimal mistakes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people but also able to work independently.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Analytical, critical thinking skills. Ability to solve problems by identifying issues and creating an appropriate plan based on interpretation of guidelines.
  • 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 and general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods of time. Ability to read and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others. Sit for extended periods of time. Above average pushing and pulling, walking, bending and stooping.The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.,

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the daily preparation of the commercial/program log including log editing and commercial spot placement so as to maximize station revenue and minimize loss, and performing continuity duties.

Job Responsibilities

  • On a daily basis, place spots on logs by maximizing commercial inventory following philosophies set forth by General Manager.
  • Review and audit day parts as far into the future as possible.
  • Responsible for 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.
  • Communicate inventory problems to the Controller and General Manager.
  • Create programming formats in a timely manner and enter new program information into system based on program orders received.
  • Schedule formats onto each station's log.
  • Follow processes to alert account managers 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.
  • Assign episode numbers to programming on the logs from the schedule provided from the Programming Department.
  • Maintain inventory tree including maintaining existing inventory codes, making new codes and adding inventory code comments so managers and account managers know what programming is available to sell, sellout levels and rates for each program.
  • Communicate any problems to Controller.
  • Perform continuity duties, including processing production orders and coordinating production with the Programming Department.
  • Provide reports to the Sales Staff. Download and enter copy instructions for barter contracts. Attend meetings as required or requested.
  • Assist and perform work for other Sales Assistants as needed, including covering breaks. Ensure adequate administrative support at all times during the workday.
  • Seek out ways to expand current skills and abilities; 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.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Hubbard Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

Producer

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

Qaulifications

  • Experience producing a local television newscast.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English well.
  • Must be able to add and subtract time.
  • Able to work with others as part of a team.
  • Excellent organization and writing skills including grammar and spelling.
  • Understands when to take charge of situations when it is warranted.
  • Four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism or communications.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • 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.
    • Ability to read, 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.
    • Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
    • Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.

  • The company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

KSTP-TV's 5 Eyewitness News has an opening for an experienced and strong broadcast producer to lead one of our newscasts. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can combine excellent news judgment, creative writing skills and a proven strong ability in the control room to work with a great team to manage a fast-paced newscast each day.

Job Responsibilities

  • With the Executive Producer, constructs and plans a daily newscast by organizing, writing, selecting, and making creative decisions for assigned live newscast, using criteria established by management. Makes decisions about stories to be included, how long they should be, the form of the story (i.e. voice over, live remote, reporter package, etc.), and in what order they should run. Writes and rewrites stories as needed. Plans for contingencies.
  • Makes sure all aspects of the newscast are complete before the newscast airs. Plans ahead and meets deadlines so newscasts can run smoothly for all involved. Important aspects include completed scripts, graphic information, video lists, all necessary script times, and key information. Enters information for story choices and storied into the newsroom computer system. Notifies proper people of any changes or special situations that may come up in a timely manner (i.e. breaking news, live shots)
  • Writes and posts stories to website and other media platforms. Posts to social media. Frequently updates online stories.
  • Shoots and edits videotape for broadcast as needed.
  • Communicates frequently throughout the shift and works collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, photographers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other producers about the newscast and any changes being made. Relays story and newscast instructions and information throughout the day via telephones, e-mails, faxes or other ways available. Motivates staff before and during newscast.
  • Responds and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handles last minute and unexpected changes. Communicates quickly and clearly to necessary staff and talent.
  • Writes clear, accurate and interesting stories. Ensures that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impact. Breaks down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand.
  • Makes decisions about the timing of a live newscast as it is being broadcast. The Producer watches the live newscast from a designated control room. Communicates changes to director, technical director, audio operator, graphics person, studio operators (inc. camera operators, floor director, teleprompter operator), videotape operator, master control operator, and anchors. Decisions about the live newscast are immediate and communications must be relayed clearly and timely.
  • Completes post-show paperwork and tasks including the technical trouble report and archiving.
  • Attends editorial and strategic meetings. Comes prepared to meetings and interacts professionally with others. Contributes story ideas on a daily basis.
  • Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events. Has a handle on what is going on in the community.
  • Consults with news director, executive producer and/or assistant news director on difficult editorial issues
  • May travel but only on a very limited basis and in special circumstances.
  • Works established schedule. Fills in for others and other positions if needed.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportiunity employer.

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