Multimedia Journalist

WDIO-TV in Duluth is seeking a Multimedia Journalist.

WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV 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 WDIO-TV, 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!

Qualifications

A college degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with experience in a reporting role. Skills as a photographer and editor are required. Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked. Must be knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events and be able to present stories in a way that is accurate, clear, complete, and relevant to viewers. Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set and at remote locations. Solid writing skills required. Knowledge of production values preferred. Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances. Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills. 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. Ability to read TelePrompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio. Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours. Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter. Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. May wear headsets and work in confined space during the course of work. Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping. Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for covering news for the station.

Job Responsibilities

  • Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
  • Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
  • Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms.
  • Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast.
  • Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
  • Make promotional and community appearances as required.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
  • Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
  • Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.
  • Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
  • Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. 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 station.
  • Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
  • 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.

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Director/Technical Director

 

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

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!

Qualifications

  • Previous experience directing live newscasts; 3 years directing/technical directing experience preferred .
  • Possesses knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems. Ross Overdrive, Multi-ME switcher, video servers, graphic systems and DVE experience preferred.
  • Some graphic design experience helpful.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high intensity, live environment with a number of people.
  • Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
  • Able to effectively multi-task with a variety of duties while running the show.
  • Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
  • Able to make decisions and judgments quickly, often in a fast-paced, chaotic environment.
  • Follows protocol well yet offers suggestions as required.
  • Ability to work on short deadlines and in pressure situations.
  • Ability to make effective decisions in emergency situations.
  • Must be able to represent KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work alternate hours and schedules including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • Physical requirements
    • Ability to communicate information and ideas in English both verbally and in writing so that others will understand.
    • Ability to read, listen and understand information and ideas presented in English through spoken and written words.
    • Must be able to work in areas and conditions that can be noisy, has many distractions, and on occasion in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
    • Must also be able to work quietly during live broadcasts and tapings.
    • Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and studio equipment.
    • Ability to move quickly in tight spaces through out the building and on location.
    • Stands and sits for long periods of time.
    • Excellent manual dexterity to manipulate computer keys and other controls in studios including cameras and control board as well as other office equipment.
    • Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem under strict timelines and in pressure situations.
    • Ability to tell if something is wrong or to anticipate if something may go wrong.
    • Ability to come up with a number of ideas and suggestions about a topic.
    • Vision to distinguish between controls on board and scripts; ability to see and comprehend what is on computer and television monitors and make work related decisions based on what is seen.
    • Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.

The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Overview

Enter Job Overview

Job Responsibilities

  • Direct live and taped programming within format guidelines including newscasts, commercial production and station promotions. Operates board.  Assumes responsibility of newscasts and other programs. Offers suggestions for improvement.
  • Read, study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
  • Confer and collaborate with managers, crew members, on air talent and producers to discuss and agree to details of production.
  • Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the program are complete before the program begins. Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, for each shot or scene. Solves problems at the source.  Challenges others to improve.
  • Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility. Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
  • Handles last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Communicates calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed. 
  • Maintains high knowledge of equipment. Notifies Operations Manager of equipment needs and problems.  Ensures equipment is maintained. 
  • Keeps up to date with new technology by reading trade publications and attends local equipment demonstrations.
  • Supervise and coordinate the day-to day work of news production staff. Includes training, communication of instructions, resolving conflicts, managing performance, investigating concerns.  Works in concert with and makes recommendations to Operations Manager and Director of Operations on employee performance, disciplinary action, performance reviews and increases. Works with employees to bring performance to a higher level by communicating standards, offering assistance and advice, and discussing individual performance on a regular basis.  Keeps lines of communication open at all levels.
  • Work as a team player. Set a positive attitude and example. Foster a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness with news and other departments. Develop professional relationships with employees of other departments.
  • Understands and can articulate station’s programming direction and philosophies
  • Report to work on time and works established schedule/hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Complete other duties as assigned

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.

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Morning Show Co-Host

Midwest Communications' WIFC-FM in Wausau, WI is seeking a Morning Show Co-Host.

YOU:  Fun. Energetic.  Contemporary.  Friendly.  Highly interactive on the air, on the street and on social media.  Able to develop excellent chemistry with your veteran co-host Dave Kallaway in morning drive.

US:  Top-rated 95.5 WIFC and Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications; a highly respected independently held company. Boasting a 100kw signal and decades of ratings dominance, WIFC is deeply connected with the region in which we live!   

WHERE: Wausau, WI, your four-seasons play zone, offering boundless outdoor recreation, shopping, arts and culture, restaurants, amazing parks and a vibrant nightlife.  

You’ll work in an excellent facility; enjoy a competitive salary and a full benefits package. A good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.

You will be joining a solid team of professional talents.  This is a tremendous and exceptional opportunity for a hungry, hardworking, passionate talent.

Send your audio, examples of your social media skills (videos, screen shots, etc.), resume & anything that best displays your talent. Send to: Operations Manager, Jon Reilly at jon.reilly@mwcradio.com or mail to Jon’s attention at 557 Scott Street, Wausau, WI 54403. 

WIFC-FM and Midwest Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. 

Newscast Producer - Photographer

KAAL-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking a Newscast Producer - Photographer.

As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you're surrounded by opportunity while experiencing forward-thinking philosophy. You'll work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create the most entertaining content in Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you're searching for a career On-Air, Behind-The-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there's opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.

Qualifications

  • Some experience producing a local television newscast preferred.
  • Experience shooting video including interviews and gathering clean audio
  • Experience with non-linear editing (such as Adobe Premiere).
  • Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent organization and writing skills including grammar and spelling
  • Understands when to take charge of situations when it is warranted.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Able to work with others as part of a team.
  • Be available to work weekends, early morning and late evenings
  • Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able communicate, listen to and respond verbally to others in English.
    • Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and editing equipment as well as computers.
    • Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
  • Must be able to work in areas and conditions that are often noisy, have many distractions, and in extreme weather (heat and cold) and landscape conditions.
  • Ability to lift, carry push, pull, carry and move with camera equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in all kinds of weather across various terrains for news stories.
    • Ability to walk, stoop, crawl, bend and lift overhead with equipment.
  • Have sufficient hearing and vision to evaluate the performance of video and audio. Must be able to see objects that are close and far away and to see differences between colors, shades and brightness.
  • Must be able to move quickly inside and outside on uneven, unfamiliar terrain and areas.
    • Requires the ability to think critically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
    • Work with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations while keeping focused.
    • Must be able to add and subtract time.

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

Responsible for writing newscasts and production of the broadcast, as well as gathering video and stories from the field for the newscasts.

Job Responsibilities

  • With the Executive Producer, constructs and plans a 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, 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.
  • Makes decisions about the timing of a live newscast as it is being broadcast. Communicates changes to the team.
  • Completes post-show paperwork and tasks including the technical trouble report and archiving.
  • Writes clear, accurate and interesting stories. Some stories will include own video and sound bites. Ensures that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful.
  • Writes and posts stories to website and other media platforms. Posts to social media. Frequently updates online stories. Include own video and sound bites in stories.
  • Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines.
  • Conduct interviews in the field.
  • Shoot live shots either solo or accompanied by a reporter.
  • Gather great natural sound while in the field. Ensure good lighting, making sure the shot is bright and not dark.
  • Edit video and audio satisfactorily for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups and packages.
  • Communicates frequently throughout the shift and works collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
  • Responds and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handles last minute and unexpected changes. Communicates quickly and clearly.
  • 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, and other managers on difficult editorial issues
  • Works established schedule. Fills in for others and other positions if needed.
  • Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative.
  • Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the news department. Look presentable and neat on the job.
  • Other duties as assigned

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.

Account Executive

About Lakeland Broadcasting Lakeland Broadcasting Company has always been committed to serving our community. We strive to create and deliver programming that attracts the dominant share of the local audience, provides marketing services, connects people, and serves our community. All while operating on a base of our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, Community, and Respect. We currently have seven brands and help hundreds of local and national brands with unmatched marketing solutions. Our brands include; 102.5 Q102, 100.1 Big Country, 106.5 The Train, News Talk 1340 and 96.3 FM KWLM, Big Deals Willmar online store, Lakeland Digital Group, and The Home and Outdoor Living Expo.

 

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Account Executive to join our radio & digital marketing sales team. This individual will sell our multi-media marketing solutions, including radio, digital & events sales, to local businesses.

We pride ourselves on simplifying the marketing process for our customers while helping advertisers track the impact of their campaigns and understand their advertising options both radio and digital solutions. In short, we help our customers grow their business. This position requires a heavy amount of prospecting and lead development. To help you along the way, we provide best-in-class prospecting tools for our Media Strategists.

Responsibilities:

  • Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses.
  • Reach decision makers, set meetings, analyze client needs, and create and deliver compelling & strategic advertising presentations that address client objectives.
  • Accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets.

Qualifications:

  • Self-motivated, outgoing, results-oriented, resilient, creative, problem-solver.
  • Track record of exceeding sales goals in radio and/or digital media.
  • Proficiency in prospecting, client needs discovery, marketing plan creation, presenting, and closing.
  • Radio, Broadcast, or Digital Media background/interest preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and overall local media landscape.
  • Ability to plan, communicate with, and maintain/develop customer relationships.
  • The discipline and creativity to work with diverse prospects and customers.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced & goal-oriented environment.
  • Ability to effectively overcome client objections and articulate the value of recommended solutions.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay structure based on experience
  • Competitive health plan
  • Matching 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

 

Pay: Based on experience

 

Experience:

  • Marketing and sales experience preferred
  • A can-do attitude with a passion for personal and professional growth
  • Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
  • Ability to work with multiple software applications

Work Location: Hybrid

 

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATTN HR

Lakeland Broadcasting Company

P.O. Box 838

Willmar, MN 56201

 

or send via email to HR at hr@willmarradio.com. Lakeland Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Close date Wednesday, June 7, 2023

News Video Editor

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a News Video Editor.

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!

Qualifications

  • One-year experience editing videotape for daily newscasts or related field.
  • Must have proficient knowledge of Adobe Premiere.
  • Must be willing to work weekends, nights, extremely early morning hours, holidays and overtime when needed.
  • Create graphics for news packages
  • Edit multiple scripts under tight deadlines for daily newscasts
  • Must be able to perform duties and maintain professionalism under extreme deadline pressure.
  • Reasonable typing skills needed.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for all audio and visual editing for a live produced show.

Job Responsibilities

  • Video editing that meets a high standard of accuracy, balance and ethics.
  • Operating digital NLE editing equipment and Mac/Windows computer software.
  • Must be proficient with Adobe Premiere.
  • Take/send feeds from FTP and Live Trucks. Archive video daily.
  • Must be able to manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
  • Help clean and maintain edit booths and equipment including computer file management.
  • Strong communication skills with reporters/anchors/producers/fellow editors is crucial.
  • Strong knowledge in multi-layered news graphics.

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.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Local Ministry Director

Salem Media Group Minneapolis-St. Paul is seeking a talented individual to serve as our Local Ministry Director. 

 

If this sounds intriguing, then we’d love to hear from you and tell you more!

Responsibilities

  • The sale of programming, spot and digital advertising to local churches and ministries.
  • Developing promotional campaigns for churches for greater community impact.
  • Serve as our liaison to the Twin Cities Area community of pastors and leaders.
  • Working with National Ministry Partners for name acquisition and other local events.
  • Other sales duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Mission driven.
  • Has previous success in media sales, ministry program sales, and/or pastoral ministry.
  • Persuasive, goal-oriented, creative, and able to establish and grow professional relationships.
  • Has a passion for our radio station formats and digital products.
  • Has strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay structure based on experience
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Matching 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers-salemmedia.icims.com/jobs/1213/local-ministry-director/job

Photojournalist

KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Photojournalist.

KARE 11, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, MN is looking for a highly skilled artistic photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team, photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary.

In This Role, You Will:

• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including but not limited to Edius and Adobe Products

• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories

• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including attaching images and streaming video. Must include Social Media

• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories

• Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating

• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas

• Edit and post video and text content stories for website

• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

• 2-5 years of experience preferred

• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems

• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots

• Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook

• Member and active participant in NPPA preferred

• SNG experience

• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.

• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism

Work Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: Medium work

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Part Time Street Team

iHeartMedia Minneapolis is seeking individuals for its Event Activation Team.

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting.  Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!                                                                 

What We Need:

iHeartMedia Minneapolis is seeking individuals for its Event Activation Team. These individuals will be brand ambassadors that assist the promotions department with onsite event activations that promote the station(s), clients or events creating a favored public image for iHeartMedia Minneapolis and the 8 radio station it represents. Onsite activation includes event setup and presence at outdoor music festivals, station concerts, client events, sporting events, as well as charity and community initiatives around the Twin Cities.                                                                 

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities

  • Act as a brand ambassador for the radio station
  • Create listener engagement at each event
  • Execute onsite contesting
  • Drives promotional vehicles.
  • Performs basic office administrative functions
  • Conducts on-site promotions, and interacts with clients and listeners.
  • Sets up and runs audio and other types of equipment; hangs signage and other staging elements.
  • Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio and social media measures for station promotions).
  • Sets up, breaks down and transports promotional event equipment as required.
  • Manage guest lists and event check in
  • Prepares contest rules, waivers, and release forms for on air, digital, social media and other contests.
  • Supervises prize inventory as well as awarding of prizes at events.
  • May coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events.
  • May be responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms.
  • Provide event recaps to your manager after every event

Qualifications

  • Skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
  • High work standards and degree of attention to detail
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Project management from start to finish; assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks
  • Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
  • Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
  • Excellent driving record
  • Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects

Work Experience

  • Experience in events, promotions and/or marketing and/or customer service is preferred

Education

  • High school diploma
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proof of insurability                                                                             

What You'll Need:                                                                             

What You'll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

  • Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate

  • Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures

  • Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved

  • Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts                                                                             

Location:

Minneapolis, MN: 1600 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, 55416                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular                                                                             

Time Type:

Part time                                                                            

Pay Type:

Hourly                                                                             

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)

  • A 401K plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

  • A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!                                                                             

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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Assistant Program Director and Midday Host

KTIS-FM in MInneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Assistant Program Director and Midday Host.

 

All of the fun of programming, without the headaches of being Program Director! 98.5 KTIS, one of the most listened-to and exciting Christian music stations in the country, is looking for their next Assistant Program Director and Midday Host. The right person will show passion for the difference the CCM format makes in the lives of others. You’ll be empowered to help craft the 98.5 KTIS sound to serve listeners in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you’re ready to provide remarkable on-air and digital content to make connections every day, we’d love to see your application! Learn more about us at https://myktis.com/; view job details and apply at https://jobs.unwsp.edu/.