Producer

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

Qualifications

  • 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 opportunity employer.

 

Summer News Intern

KAAL-TV in Rochester, MN is seeing a Summer News Intern.

Qualifications

  • Must be a student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college, or university that will recognize the internship for class credit or an internship is a requirement or is a recommendation towards graduation.  Documentation is needed.
  • Understand, interpret, and communicate information about news events to staff
  • Good interpersonal skills are a must; Excellent command of the English language
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-stress, loud, busy, and high-performance environment
  • Write and communicate well

Overview

Learn the day-to-day operations of a newsroom from camera work and editing to producing newscasts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Learn the daily operation of the news department
  • Develop and initiate a search for stories on a daily basis/pitch stories at daily editorial meetings
  • Contact and gather information on various stories to set up for reporters, photographers, and producers
  • Assist in newsroom functions including camera work, editing video, writing scripts, web/social media posting, producing newscasts
  • Go out in the field to conduct interviews, shoot video, and report on news stories
  • Maintain a friendly attitude; work closely with assigned news staff
  • Oversee hand-off of information to other staff daily; Establish and maintain positive lines of communication with all team members
  • Perform other tasks as perceived or assigned, that contribute to the achievement of department and station goals
  • Will be expected to shadow and assist reporters, producers, and assignment editors

For more details and to apply. click here.

KAAL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor/Reporter Weekend

KAAL-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking an Anchor/Reporter. 

Qualifications

  • B.A. Degree in Journalism or equivalent field preferred. At least three years of experience as a reporter as well as demonstrated experience on the anchor desk preferred.
  • Strong live skills, well developed ad-lib ability to handle extended breaking news coverage.
  • Must have ability and necessary experience to shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
  • Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
  • Available to work on a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
  • Strong social/digital media skills.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic anchor who is an accomplished journalist with solid experience both on the desk and in the field. Someone with a positive can-do attitude and great personality. The ideal candidate should have excellent live reporting skills, and a passion for enterprise reporting, utilizing creative storytelling techniques and styles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Anchor weekend early evening and late newscasts, and report three days a week.
  • Collaborate with reporters, meteorologists, and production staff to make newscasts compelling and engaging.
  • Work flexible hours and days, and be willing to fill in on other shifts as needed.
  • Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
  • Report, shoot, write, and edit stories for air and digital platforms.
  • Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
  • Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state, and national current events.
  • Make occasional promotional community appearances.
  • Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to the overall team effort.
  • Ethical news judgment.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KAAL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Account Executive

iHeartMedia in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Account Executive.

What You'll Do:

  • Immerse yourself in learning iHeartMedia’s Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products (we are constantly innovating and growing!)

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining a pipeline of sales prospects in Salesforce

  • Foster and nurture relationships with the existing client base

  • Identify new opportunities and develop persuasive proposals to meet each client/agency evolving needs

  • Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets

  • Create effective marketing campaigns in line with the iHeartMedia brand and resources

  • Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence

  • Maintain productive client communication to ensure client satisfaction

  • Monitor competition to continually prospect new account leads

  • Negotiate rates and ensures prompt payments

  • Follow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, and competitive analysis

What You'll Need:

  • A desire to learn and grow!

  • Independent, self-motivated, competitive, assertive personality

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills

  • Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation

  • Strong client service relationship-building skills

  • Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Stress tolerance, especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures

  • Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus

  • Proven sales experience

  • Salesforce experience is a plus

  • Drive your own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance

  • Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms skills

What You'll Bring:

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

  • Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers

  • Knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes

  • Desire to broaden sales capabilities and knowledge base

  • Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members

  • Ability to build a territory plan or account approach

  • Objective judgement and prior experience to solve business problems

  • Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable applying active listening and influencing skills to drive sales

  • Understanding of impact of your own efforts to meet sales quotas

For more details and to apply, click here.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer.

On-Air Host, English and Spanish, Kinship Radio Network

Kinship Radio Network is seeking an on-air announcer/board operator fluent in both English and Spanish who will contribute inspirational, Christ-focused content to its growing network of stations and online platforms! Located in one of the “nicest” areas of the country (Mankato, Minnesota), this network touches the lives of people living in the south Minneapolis suburbs all the way into Story City, Iowa. The scope of oversight includes the operation of Kinship Radio’s weekday, midday air shift, production assignments, voice tracking and interaction with the network’s listeners. In addition, this position may be called on to contribute on-air features and represent the network as needed in community functions. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning opportunities.  For a full job description visit www.KinshipRadio.org. To apply, send resume and air check to BethC@kinshipradio.org.

Daybreak Anchor

KIMT-TV is seeking an Anchor for our DayBreak and Midday newscasts.  Come live in Rochester, Minnesota—one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest and home to the renowned Mayo Clinic—and work for Allen Media Broadcasting.  AMB is a company that truly cares about its people and offers employees a generous benefits package and time-off plan.

Applicants must be organized, efficient and able to connect with viewers on all platforms. The ability to recognize important issues and communicate them to a diverse audience in a concise and comfortable manner is paramount.  The successful candidate must be able to remain composed and professional while managing daily newsroom deadlines.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.

KIMT-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief Engineer

Audacy Twin Cities seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as Chief Engineer for our 3 radio stations; WCCO-AM, KZJK-FM, and KMNB-FM.

 

At Audacy Twin Cities, 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. 

 

If you possess the following skills and experiences, then please contact us to discuss this opportunity.

Required and Preferred:

 

  • Must have at least four years of college or technical school and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience
  • Hands-on FM, HD and AM transmitter experience
  • AM Directional Antenna experience
  • Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime for station On-Air Products
  • Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antenna’s, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and related other equipment
  • Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations
  • Strong verbal and writing communications skills
  • Strong proven time management skills including ability to multi-task in a multiple project environment
  • Experience in project planning, management and execution
  • IT & Network knowledge and experience
  • Strong PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Experience with Computer based audio storage system, Scott Systems/Google/WOAFR/VoxPro preferred
  • Experience with digital audio and audio streaming
  • Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays
  • Ability to provide on-call status 24/7 in case of equipment failure

Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

 

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Audacy is an equal opportunity employer.

News Reporter

Audacy Minnesota’s WCCO-AM is searching for a Part-Time Broadcast Journalist.  Are you a curious and savvy journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic - ready to help work with one of the upper Midwest’s most-trusted newsrooms? You must be a great writer, have compelling on-air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer - using a variety of sources - and be comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs. You will be expected to actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station website (wccoradio.com). Expect to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Newsroom or field environment, collaborate with editors and producers, and pitch story and interview ideas. 

For more details and to apply, click here.

Audacy is an equal opportunity employer.

Public Affairs Associate Producer

To work at Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is to be connected, inspired, educated and supported by the people you work with and by the community around you. We are committed to increasing our diversity so that the communities we serve will also see they are represented and valued within our organization. We’re excited to share a new job opportunity for a Public Affairs Associate Producer.

The Public Affairs Associate Producer will assist with live production, multimedia projects and occasional post-production work. Primary responsibilities will include working on Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol programs but will occasionally work on other broadcast and digital projects. As the primary assistant to the Producer, this role will provide backup support for live show Producer duties throughout the year.

 

**Starting Salary $26 - $30 per hour depending on qualifications

**HYBRID workplace

 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Production Planning (65% of time)

  • Assist in planning, researching and pre-interviewing potential subjects for live broadcasts and field shoots. Collaborate with Production Assistant to gather this information on a weekly basis.
  • Phone interview potential guests to collect background information and assess ability to communicate effectively as part of a live television broadcast.
  • Schedule guests for both live production and occasional field production.
  • Independently pursue story ideas and leads to determine viability.
  • Communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders regularly and clearly to facilitate workflow, project planning and execution.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with regular guests on the program, including essayists and panelists.

 

Production and Post-Production (25% of time)

  • Assists in tracking DEI goals for the show including topics and guests to create a statewide program that is reflective of the diversity in our state and region.
  • Collaborates with other Public Affairs staff to manage weekly live productions and topics within these productions.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to manage deliverables, paperwork and files, creation of indexes and databases to track multiple editorial and compliance requirements.
  • Assists with main show producer duties including researching and writing bumpers, creating rundowns and individual scripts/segments in QNews software.
  • Act as backup show Producer when required to ensure production(s) continue smoothly.
  • Review pre-produced segments for accuracy, spelling, etc before live productions.
  • Schedule and oversee field shoots (very occasional).

 

Growth/Development (5% of time)

  • In preparation to become backup show producer for live Public Affairs productions:
    • Write copy, intros and outros, segment questions for live studio productions.
    • Produce/manage live broadcast including communication with on-air talent before and during the program, timing the show so it comes on-time, communicating with director and other crew members before and during the production.
    • Effectively prioritize tasks and demonstrate excellent time management in a fast-paced, live production environment.

 

Other duties as assigned (5% of time)

  • Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience

  • 3 years media production experience including live broadcast production
  • Coursework and/or training in communications or journalism
  • Proven political non-partisanship
  • Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms

 

Preferred Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Broadcast Journalism
  • 4+ years of experience in broadcast news or public affairs production
  • 1-2 years of experience writing scripts for television broadcast

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities: 

  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker and/or other databases.
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
  • Self-starter who independently solves problems and takes initiative.
  •  Strong focus on audience and end user needs.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment.
  •  Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members. 
  • Ability to work Wednesday evenings during the legislative session and EVERY Friday night throughout the year in order to support live broadcasts.

 We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply. 

For more details and to apply, click here.

 

Digital Sales Strategist

Are you fascinated by the ever-changing landscape of advertising?  Do you have a passion for helping local business reach their target customers right where they are?  Do you love finding new strategic ways to increase brand awareness?

 

Then this is the job for you!

 

Midwest Communications Inc. is seeking a Digital Sales Strategist for our Fargo market who will

work directly with the market management team, sales team, and local businesses to formulate

advertising strategies that align with client brand awareness, customer acquisition and

retention, market share growth, and employee recruitment goals.

 

Duties:

1. Act as a liaison between Marketing Consultants and the Digital Strategy & Marketing Managers to ensure that digital campaigns are entered correctly into workflow software, campaign goals are understood, and the correct tactics are implemented.

2. Evaluate digital marketing campaigns, results, and communicate to the Digital Strategy and Marketing Manager and Marketing Consultant acting as the first level of security ensuring that campaigns are running correctly.

3. Aid in creating sales presentations and training collateral for the market’s Digital Strategy and Marketing Manager

4. Build, manage, and execute digital advertising campaigns

5. Work in conjunction with Digital Sales Coordinators (if applicable) and Digital Strategy and Marketing Managers to ensure that campaigns are executed and measured properly.

6. Approve orders and manage the procedure, implementation, tracking and measurement of digital advertising products

7. Deliver regular reports of campaign results, including, web analysis and evaluation of KPI’s

8. Ability to work within a budget, report campaign pacing, and audit campaigns to ensure they are fulfilled properly

9. Create and distribute effective and successful advertising campaign case studies.

 

Qualifications:

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to write reports and business correspondence. Effective communication skills with diverse range of individuals.

2. Exhibit effective interpersonal skills, maturity, and good judgment; demonstrate a positive action focused.

3. Must have the ability to effectively present information and accurately respond to questions.

4. Ability to execute tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy

5. Strong computer, organizational and analytical skills; proficient with Microsoft Excel

6. Able to understand and meet deadlines

7. Must have working knowledge of computer hardware, software, and the internet.

8. Knowledge of digital advertising, metrics, and analytics

9. Understand fully the latest digital marketing software and products

10. Able to define and solve problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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 good driving record are required for this position.

If you are ready to join a Digital Broadcasting and Marketing company with locally programmed radio stations and websites, contact Regional Digital Sales Manager, Jason Muzyka, at jason.muzyka@mwcadvertising.com; or mail to Jason’s attention at Midwest Communications, Inc., 1162 Mt. Auburn Road, Evansville, IN 47720. .
 

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