News Director

Q-Media Group in Red Wing, Minnesota is seeking a News Director to join our on air team.  The ideal candidate is someone looking to work live and local radio and is willing to be connected to every aspect of our local community. They will be able to produce daily news reports for our four stations and post written stories on our website.

Why work for Q-Media Group?

• Locally owned and operated
• We care about our local community and serving it through our news coverage
• Competitive wages and benefit package

• Growing company

 

Duties and Responsibilities
• Produce daily news casts for broadcast radio
• Build Q-Media Group brand and news content on its website and social media sites as well as its stations.
• Develop partnerships and relationships with government and school officials and community members

• Assist in production of commercial spots
• Help with the occasional live remote

 

If you want to be a part of Q-Media Group On Air Team news staff, email your resume to alarue@q-mediagroup.com.

 

Q-Media Group L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation will depend on experience.

News Reporter

KROC in Rochester, MN is seeking a News Reporter. 

For nearly 90-years KROC-AM has been the trusted voice for accurate and timely news in southeast Minnesota. Our next reporter will be tasked with living up to our audience’s expectations. 

We are looking for a strong content creator to be the champion of the station in the building and on the streets - you must be a 360 talent to propel the brand to new heights. A passion for breaking news, a strong work ethic, and journalistic integrity are required. 

Townsquare is a digital-first company, built in tandem with great radio brands that emphasize great local content and community involvement. You must be excited to embrace and prioritize the digital world alongside the terrestrial and be ready to learn and grow with a world-class team. 

Applicants must be social media savvy, and regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, and all social platforms. Digital is not an afterthought here; it is part of our DNA - and what sets us apart. 

Rochester is home to the world-famous Mayo Clinic and is consistently named one of the best cities in America to live in. Townsquare offers competitive pay and the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses.   

Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper flow and execution of one or more daily programs, working in tandem with the show host. 
  • Spend time each day doing daily show prep.
  • Execute the format as a daily, in-studio, engineer for KROC talk shows.
  • Write, prepare, and produce newscasts for KROC and other Townsquare-Rochester brands, for digital as well as on-air as needed.
  • Publish a minimum of 2 original local articles per day on the station website and mobile app.
  • Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms.
  • Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities.

Qualifications

  • Strong writing and reporting skills 
  • Ability to multitask 
  • Ability to network with community leaders 
  • Ability to track down information using the internet, court documents, and other sources 
  • Attention to detail is required 
  • Experience working with WordPress 

Benefits

  • 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

For more details and to apply, click here.

KROC and Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer.

Brand Manager

Midwest Communications, Inc. KFNL-FM is seeking a Brand Manager. With 50,000 watts of power KNFL-AM features statewide coverage, with additional listeners in western Minnesota, northern South Dakota, and eastern Montana.  This station has long been #1 and the addition of our FM translator on 107.3 FM has sent 740 – 107.3 The Fan into a new stratosphere. 

 

Our new leader is motivated to grow the station’s footprint in high school, college and professional sports while utilizing new technology to stream live games on video, doing significant sports radio play-by-play and writing, producing, and scheduling imaging for the station.  This station is constantly updated with current events, and we expect daily updates to the imaging to keep the sound extremely current. 

 

Our online presence is second-to-none and we are looking for our next leader to take it to another level.  It is no longer just about posting sports stories at night, we want photos, videos and the extensive coverage our teams and listeners deserve!

 

As Brand Manager of 740 – 107.3 The Fan you run the ship, work directly with legendary sportscaster Jack Michaels and have a partnership with legendary News/Talk station The Mighty 790 – 94.1 KFGO. 

 

If you LOVE sports, understand the value of significant geographic coverage, live for play-by-play and long to run programing that entertains thousands, this is your opportunity.  

 

This position will require some on-call duties and weekend work. A valid driver license and clean driving record are required.  If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please send resume, cover letter, writing samples, and mp3 of on-air work to Dan Cash, VP/Market Manager, at dan.cash@mwcradio.com.
 

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

Morning News Producer

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul has an immediate opening for a Morning News Producer to lead a part of our fast-growing 5 Eyewitness News Morning. We have a great team that would welcome an experienced producer who wants to grow their career in a great market. Our just renovated newsroom is a solid place to work. We are seeking a person with excellent news judgement, solid writing skills and somebody who knows their way around a control room during a fast-paced morning newscast. If this sounds like you, we'd like to connect and tell you why this could be the best career move you could make. For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Producer

KTMY-FM in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Producer. This person is responsible for producing and operating the board for a live show and syndicated programming. For more details and to apply, click here.

KTMY-FM is an equal opportunity employer.

News Producer

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an experienced and strong broadcast producer to lead on of our newscasts. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can combine excellent news judgement, 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. For more details and to apply, click here.

KSTP-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

News Director/Morning Show On-Air Personality

R & J Broadcasting, Inc. in  International Falls, MN is currently looking for a News Director/Morning Show on air personality.  Experience preferred but will train the right candidate.  We are also looking for experienced Video Production and Play x Play for Local Broadcasts of High School, College sports along with other area events. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mike Bolstad at mikebolstad@rjbroadcasting.com

R & J Broadcasting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Account Executive

KQDS FOX 21 TV is seeking a creative and dedicated Account Executive to maintain favorable contact with current clients & develop relationships with new advertisers across our Northern Minnesota viewing area.  Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 1+ years outside sales experience, and a personal interest in the local business community.  Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

 

Motivated, personable individuals with the ability to listen to clients & develop comprehensive advertising plans for our broadcast & digital platforms may send a resume & cover letter to: KQDS FOX 21Attn: Curt Tupy – Local Sales Manager 2001 London Rd. Duluth, MN 55812 or email to ctupy@kqdsfox21.tv. (No phone calls please).

Key Account Manager

Audacy Minneapolis is looking for a Key Account Manager to work in tandem with Account Executives to strategically plan and support new business and subsequently oversee execution in post-sale. The Key Account Manager is ultimately responsible for orchestrating internal resources to ensure campaign expectations and contractual obligations are met, as well as acting as the client advocate within the campaign execution and business operations teams. From building the media plan through campaign delivery and wrap, this role will be the main client point of contact for executing advertising campaigns, including radio and digital media as well as live event integrations. For more details and to apply, click here.

Audacy Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.

Advertising/Digital Sales Position

Midwest Communications, Inc. and Duluth’s top rated radio group is seeking a full-time Advertising/Digital Salesperson.  Duluth is on the shores of Lake Superior, 4 colleges, one of the top tourist destinations in the Midwest and only 2 hours away from the Twin Cities.

You must be a high achieving, self-motivated, pro-active problem solver who is tenacious and money motivated.  If you are competitive and know sales and can meet the following requirements, we want to talk to you. 

  • Have at least two years of success in commissioned sales experience.
  • Have great prospecting skills.
  • Are a highly motivated individual.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Have exceptional customer service skills.
  • Like to be compensated well for hard work.

Duties include meeting with customers, developing meaningful relationships, developing promotional ideas, attaining sales goals, researching co-op & presenting ideas to customers.  Exceptional service a must.

 

Candidates for this position should be competitive, hard working, goal oriented, and a self-starter.  Creative problem-solving abilities are a must. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required for this position.

 

We will provide the best training in the business and offer a very competitive compensation package and a full benefits package. 

 

If you have a track record of success and achievement, please send cover letter and resume TODAY to:   Vice President, Market Manager, Scott Christensen at scott.christensen@mwcradio.com, fax to 218-722-5423 or mail to Scott’s attention at:  Midwest Communications, Inc., 11 East Superior Street, Ste. 380, Duluth, MN 55802. 

                                                                                                                                          

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