Duluth,MN
Gray Television
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 within walking distance of the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge, and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.
Learn more about Duluth:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg
See what our employees have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxmd2PLChk
Job Summary/Description:
The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. Northern News Now in beautiful Duluth, MN has an opening for a Multimedia Journalist. This position is responsible for delivering top-notch stories to our market.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Gather, shoot, and edit content for multiple platforms
– Pitch and research stories daily
– Write stories for different platforms
– Organizes material and writes stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
– Responsible for confirming information for your stories
– Ability to fill in on different shifts if needed
– Receives assignments or evaluates news leads/news tips to develop story ideas
– Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research
– Report live on the scene when needed
– Update stories as needed
– Represent the station at public functions as needed
– Other reasonable duties as assigned by the manager
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Computer literacy required, including, ideally ENPS news system
– Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
– Edit video on Edius or similar equipment
– Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
– Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
– Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
– Must have a Valid Driver's License
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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 who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KBJR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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.