Production Crew (P/T -TEMP.)

KBJR-TV in Duluth is seeking a team member for their Production Team.

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KBJR:

Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space and studios are state of the art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are walking distance to the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.

Learn more about Duluth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg

Job Summary/Description:

KBJR/CBS3/MY9 is looking for a Production Crew member for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog Hockey. Production Crew members will be assigned to various roles including Camera Operator, Video Replay Technician, Graphics Operator, Audio Operator, Runner or Back-Up Director.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ KBJR/CBS3/MY9 produces many Men's & Women's University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog Hockey games every season. Production Crew members will be working primarily Friday and Saturday night games from AMSOIL Arena. Production Crew members may be asked to help on selected Bulldog Football and Volleyball games.

Come join our dynamic team, If you feel you're qualified, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)KBJR-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Community Relations Manager/Anchor

KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Community Relations Manager/Anchor.

KARE 11, the award-winning Tegna-owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, is looking for an anchor who is ready to challenge themselves in new and different ways. This unique position combines the ability to connect with viewers on all platforms while driving community outreach through successfully developing and managing station partnerships, inclusivity efforts and community impact.

The candidate will serve as the key liaison between KARE 11 and the community, providing perspective internally to support community concerns and being a bridge for advocacy and positive change. The candidate will also be a team player and news room leader. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Engage regularly with historically underserved community members and leaders on matters of importance and concern in and for the community.
  • Make actionable recommendations to the leadership team based on feedback from the community.
  • Participate as a member of the Executive and Marketing Committees to determine long-range goals and allocate station and corporate dollars to non-profit organization events and projects.
  • Anchor daily noon newscast and other shows as needed.
  • Generate unique, compelling and innovative story/show ideas and content.
  • Ability to take leadership role in production with strong news judgement

Job Requirements:

Skills and Experience needed:

  • 3-5 years proven community engagement and advocacy experience.
  • Willingness to cultivate deep relationships within all levels of the community to advocate for positive change.
  • Ability to address and resolve conflict through dialogue and speak truth to leadership
  • Journalism or affiliated degree preferred with minimum three years of experience as an anchor/reporter.
  • Strong on-camera delivery.
  • Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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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.

Digital Support Specialist

Midwest Communications, Inc. is seeking a Tier 1 Digital Support Specialist for all markets that will work directly with listeners, station staff, content creators, and digital team members in support of our digital system offerings.

The Digital Support Specialist Duties & Responsibilities include:

1. Communicate with our third-party vendors of our digital services.

2. Maintain and implement best practices for our media library assets to ensure third-party image copyrights are not infringed upon.

3. Send images to fellow company employees upon request from our media resources.

4. Help in the creation of new location requests for our cancellation system, and instruct the requesting users how to post to it.

5. Offer user support for smart speakers, digital audio streams, podcasts, apps, user management, forms, digital stream performance calculation, and test messaging service for various departments in the Company.

6. Retrieve and explain analytics of varying digital platforms to station managers.

7. Research digital trends, regulations, need-to-know information

8. Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities at this time but will coordinate with various roles within Midwest Communications.

9. Will be required to assist other employees and may be asked to help train once proficient.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Media, Fine Arts or Advertising preferred, or 2 years of experience in related field

2. Desire to learn a wide range of Digital Broadcasting and Marketing products

3. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to present to individuals and groups, explain complex or technical information to non-technical people in simple terms and persuasively sell ideas.

4. Relationship/customer-first mindset

5. Ability to lead and work with others respectfully and enthusiastically

6. Organizational and time management skills

7. Critical thinker with data-driven, analytical aptitude

8. Familiar with fundamental principles of logic to help problem solve technical issues

9. Experience with ticket-based support service.

 

Midwest Communications is a multimedia advertising agency working with clients to develop and implement results-driven campaigns designed to help clients meet business goals.

We offer a competitive salary, training specific to the position and a full benefits package. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required for this position. This position can be filled in any one of Midwest's various locations.

If you're ready to join a Digital Broadcasting and Marketing company with locally programmed radio stations and websites, email Digital Systems Support Manager, Brandon Wickwire, at brandon.wickwire@mwcadvertising.com.

Midwest Communications, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

 

KS95 Event Specialist - Minnesota State Fair

KSTP-FM in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Event Specialist for the Minnesota State Fair.

Hubbard Radio-Twin Cities is a full-service media company with legendary radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions. We serve the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul community and offer a menu of marketing services including radio, full-service digital, influencer marketing, creative services, custom content, podcasts and events. At Hubbard, we're looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.

Qualifications

  • Must be enthusiastic, detail oriented, personable, outgoing, proactive, creative, organized, and have excellent time management skills 
  • Must be available to work weekends, evenings and daytime hours during the Minnesota State Fair and preparation period leading up to the actual event dates. 
  • Ability to work in a team environment

 

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

This position is responsible for assisting in the marketing and promotion efforts of KS95 during the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

Job Responsibilities

  • Set up and represent the station at the Minnesota State Fair; ability to operate a basic cash register and credit card machine to sell t-shirts and merchandise; interact with clients, station personnel, the general public & listeners; organize client materials and station items to be distributed to our audience; assist as needed with air staff meet & greet and photo ops; maintain a clean and orderly site to best represent our station.
  • Be available to work the two weeks of the Minnesota State Fair (August 24 – September 4), along with 1 week before for set -up and 2 weeks after for tear down.
  • Work as a team with other promotional staff, on-air talent and clients.
  • Be willing to work at additional (substitute) Hubbard radio station booths as needed.

For more details and to apply, click here.

Digital Client Success Manager

Hubbard Digital Twin Cities is seeking a Digital Client Auccess Manager. 

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

  • Client On-boarding:
    • Plan, manage, and execute internal and external kickoff meetings with clients
    • Create checklist of onboarding items and monitor checklist through completion and campaign launch
    • Build meetings agendas, and lead and execute the meetings
    • Ensure the appropriate level of connectivity to client platforms
    • Establish and ensure creative deadlines are met
    • Track and communicate progress updates to all stakeholders
  • Client Campaign Management:
    • Clearly understand and be able to communicate all of the capabilities of the Digital sales department.
    • Work with DBS’ and Account Executives on execution of campaigns. Gather and proof all materials. Work with all parties until directions are clear and complete.
    • Work with 3rd party vendors organizing and supplying them all needed art, copy, links, and necessary materials to run a successful campaign. Build UTM codes and ensure correct ad tag placement when needed. Monitor progress of projects. Watch and stick to deadlines and help assure that campaigns start and end on time.
    • Prioritize workload, including RFP and IO placement, presentation and recap creation among other duties.  Work with Digital Sales Manager, DPM’s and DBS’ to revise, create and implement new processes as needed.
    • Organize and work with vendors to monitor campaign delivery for all types of Digital campaigns and communicate relevant metrics and perceived issues to DBS’ and sales reps.
    • Utilize statistics from vendor dashboards and Google Analytics to develop and provide client facing, regular, campaign recaps and additional recaps and reports as assigned or needed.  Recaps include analyzing impressions, click throughs, conversions, Google Analytics statistics, and additional metrics.
    • Work with business department to confirm currently billed campaigns are running according to Marketron sales order, and to resolve monthly invoicing queries. 
    • Attend trainings on a regular basis to keep up with new digital trends and products.
    • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with digital and sales departments. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.  Act in a professional manner when representing Hubbard Interactive and our radio stations.
    • Satisfactorily complete other duties and special projects as needed or assigned.
    • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.  Be able to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned and needed.

 

 

  • Client Reporting & Optimizations:
    • Train clients to use the reporting dashboard
    • Weekly monitoring of client performance and reporting, as needed
    • Ensure all connectivity points are established, including Google Analytics and Tag Manager
    • Manage and lead internal and external client reporting meetings
    • Quality assurance for accurate reporting
    • Provide thoughtful and insightful reporting commentary, including Google Analytics

 

  • Client Retention:
    • Communicate and drive the client retention process, and ensure clients are delighted

 

  • Special projects as needed.

 

Job Overview

The Digital Client Success Manager (CSM) will oversee new accounts and engage with our newest clients to support the implementation of their digital products. The CSM facilitates the group of contributors dedicated to clients' successful onboardings and integrations, campaign and annual reporting, and additional client support as needed. The CSM Provides best-in-class support to both internal and external stakeholders, consistently exceeding expectations, and consequently driving revenue and client retention.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years project management experience; familiarity with Asana.com is a plus
  • Strong focus on customer service and ability to present ideas to both internal and external customers; essential to be comfortable being client-facing in meetings
  • Knowledge of current digital marketing trends and tactics
  • Advanced Google analytics certification and the ability to normalize analytical findings for a non-technical audience
  • Graphic design experience is a plus.
  • Must be highly creative, flexible and deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to function successfully in team environment
  • Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed

 

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

 

Senior Network Engineer

Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer. 

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage a mid-sized VMware based virtualization infrastructure including its modernization. Support a few small, remote, HyperV based systems.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage Microsoft Windows based servers.
  • Drive system configuration standards including server patching, hardening, and monitoring.
  • Administer a sizeable Active Directory environment including managing replication and network services across several dozen nodes.
  • Provide technical support to remote properties including server builds, network troubleshooting, security incident escalation, authentication, role-based access controls, DNS, DHCP, etc.
  • Drive security vulnerability awareness for related technologies, assessment, and remediation planning.
  • Create operational documentation including Visio diagrams, workflows, processes, procedures, etc.
  • Participate in a call rotation for after hour support.
  • Ability to work on short notice, weekends, evenings and occasionally travel.
  • Work cooperatively and professionally with all levels within the organization.
  • 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.

Job Overview

The senior network engineer will be part of a collaborative, on-premise team that supports IT infrastructure, network operations and IT security across a multi-state organization. The position will involve a variety of responsibilities including the support of virtualization infrastructures, critical servers, Active Directory, and an Azure/AD integrated O365 tenant. The role will support critical corporate systems, a wide range of technology projects and involve interaction with staff and management across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and/or 6+ years' experience in applicable network engineering role(s).
  • A candidate must have extensive experience planning, deploying, and operating a comparable VM environment.
  • Strong knowledge and experience supporting Active Directory based networks.
  • High level of proficiency and experience with Windows operating systems.
  • Working knowledge of authentication techniques, LDAP, Kerberos, certificates, etc.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience administering Exchange, Azure AD, O365, and/or Orion management systems a plus.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer screen for periods of time.
    • Ability to see and hear alarms and other signals.
    • Prepare reports, business correspondence, and business proposals.
    • Manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including telephone.
    • Think critically, strategically and logically and articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
    • Work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
    • Travel via airplanes for overnight business trips.
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate an incumbent's ability to perform the essential job functions.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Benefits and HRIS Administrator

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is seeking a Benefits and HRIS 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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee and perform tasks related to Human Resources and benefits information, including daily data entry of all personnel information changes into HRIS system according to data standards, retrieval, and generation of standard and ad hoc reports and forms.
  •  Monitor incoming paperwork, troubleshoot, and resolve issues daily, to maintain the integrity of our employee data.
  • Work with location HR and payroll department personnel to ensure data timeliness, accuracy, and integrity.
  • Perform quarterly data audits to ensure compliance to data standards.
  • Conduct weekly benefits new hire orientation in person and via web-based meeting technology.
  • Respond and follow up with employee benefit inquiries in a professional and timely manner. If necessary, research and document conversations and process.
  • Recommend and implement improvements of Human Resources-Payroll-Benefits processes and documentation, both manual and system-based.
  • Work with carrier and payroll to correct issues that affect participants. Notify Benefits Manager of the issue and offer possible solutions, act as a liaison for employees with insurance carriers. Also, prepare and reconcile monthly billings for benefit vendors.
  • Maintain benefit files and coordinate various email/mailing compliance projects.
  • Coordinate flu shot, wellness fair and wellness challenge communications throughout the year.
  • Participate in open enrollment activities including planning, preparing materials, system testing, training, and file audits.
  • Answer questions about COBRA; manually update and edit 1095-C form for COBRA participants quarterly and annually for employees.
  • Perform administrative functions for the 401k Plan as follows:
    • monitor rehires and calculate 401(k) match eligibility
    • download and audit 401(k) reports, including delinquent loan payments and lost participants from vendor
    • qualify hardship withdrawals and audit weekly changes reports from vendor
  • Assist throughout the HR department as needed and complete 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.

Job Overview

The position of Benefits & HRIS Administrator is responsible for responding to employee inquiries, administering benefits and employment information on various HR systems (ADP and vendors) and participating in open enrollment activities. This position is the "go-to" person to answer employee's questions about all benefit offerings and is responsible for auditing employee and benefit data in ADP in an accurate and timely manner according to established guidelines. This position supports the efforts of the Benefits Manager, the HRIS Manager and the HR team as needed.

 

This position is located on-site at the Hubbard Broadcasting Corporate Office that is centrally located on the border of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our Corporate Office also houses KSTP-TV, KS95, and myTalk Radio employees along with other dynamic media entities. We have an on-site cafeteria, multiple vending options and plenty of free parking.

Qualifications

  • Must have a 2-year degree with at least one year of experience working in benefits, human resources, HRIS, payroll or related area; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
  • Prior experience working on a complex HRIS system preferred; ADP highly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information in a professional manner
  • Strong sense of curiosity and analytical skills to understand cause and effect of data entry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
  • Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization as well as with outside vendors is required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite along with Office365 a plus

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. 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/"

For more details and to apply, click here.

Morning Executive Producer

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

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

  • Five years of successful experience in key leadership role(s) within a television/radio newsroom.
  • Experience leading a news team in designing and building daily newscasts and supervision of compelling news and tease copy writing.
  • Deep understanding of content planning and editorial strategies; with the ability to execute these strategies.
  • Outstanding writing, editing, and graphic skills required.
  • Must be a dynamic strong leader with a clear vision and ability to communicate that vision to the staff.
  • Ability to coach, inspire and motivate the next generation of television/digital journalists.
  • Strong delegation and new judgement skills.
  • Highly functional under pressure and tight deadlines.

Job Overview

The position of Executive Producer is responsible for raising the bar on storytelling, pushing for personal, and memorable stories. This position will be responsbile for story selection, cultivation, and crafting with reporters, anchors and producers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with producers to raise the quality of presentation for the top stories and content which fulfills our brand promise.
  • Coach and supervise to improve overall newscast quality/showcasing/production value.
  • Develop short, intermediate and long-range market strategies and plans which enhance the product and provide profitable solutions to customer/clients opportunities.
  • Manage a team of online news producers to win the digital news war: posting first, accurately, completely and creatively.
  • Drive digital producers to use all social tools to further online and on-air news goals.

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.

Community Marketing and PR Specialist

KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Community Marketing and PR Specialist.

KARE 11 is searching for a creative and energetic person to foster community connections, manage projects and grow the station’s contribution to people in the region. The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker and passionate about how KARE 11’s outreach, coverage and messages can positively impact the people in Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to put a strategy to work and execute the projects that develop our brand and do good for the people we touch.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborate to develop and execute KARE 11’s community events and campaigns with the goal of increasing community support and enhancing the station’s brand value.
  • Create and provide project management as well as internal communications with all station departments, to ensure successful execution of community campaigns.
  • Write and create relevant videos or photos for use in social media posts, digital content and press releases about station events and news staff.
  • Collaborate with marketing team to develop marketing messages (on-air, digital, social, print etc.) related to station’s involvement in community events and projects.
  • Provide project management for the community grant-making process that awards financial support to local non-profit organizations.
  • Execute all internal and external communications around KARE 11’s community-based initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish meetings between community leaders and station staff.
  • Use Wide Orbit to pull value recaps for sponsored campaigns and community partnerships.
  • Review the PSA’s sent to us by various nonprofits to determine if they should be placed in our available inventory.
  • Produce and file the station’s FCC issues & illustrative programming report on a quarterly basis.
  • Facilitate relationships with community organizations that meet our coverage strategy and brand focus. Advocate for community partnerships within KARE 11 and provide support to the content teams.
  • Coordinate employee volunteer efforts with station-sponsored community campaigns.
  • Serve as a liaison when requests are made from the community for station talent.
  • Maintain a calendar of station-sponsored events.
  • Represent the station on community boards or committees where appropriate and as needed.
  • Develop partner agreements that foster strong relationships and support the strategic impact of the KARE 11 brand.
  • Lead station tours and assist with onboarding new staff.

Job Requirements:

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years event marketing, public relations, project management or content production.
  • Strong writing and communications skills with grammatical proficiency
  • Excellent time management and project management skills.
  • Comfortable and confident solving problems, making real-time decisions and executing to meet a plan.
  • Ability to create Power Point or similar presentations and communicate plans and proposals to individuals and groups.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, media-focused environment.
  • Experience in media and a regular consumer of news are highly desirable.
  • Self-starting individual who can work independently, with the ability to lead and develop multiple projects at the same time.

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Medium work

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

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

 

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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