KIMT
Allen Media Broadcasting
DESCRIPTION
KIMT, the #1 station in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a positive, dynamic leader for our
small but mighty newsroom. This role supports the Regional News Director in overseeing day-
to-day newsroom operations and ensuring editorial excellence across all newscasts and digital
platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude to the challenges and opportunities
happening in our industry and inspire the team to rise to the occasion. They should be a jack of
all trades, willing to produce, train, mentor, recruit and innovate. Ability to anchor is a must.
Key responsibilities:
? Act as the newsroom leader in the Regional News Director's absence.
? Oversee daily news operations including editorial meetings, content planning,
scheduling, and quality control.
? Provide editorial leadership and direction for all news broadcasts, breaking news, and
special coverage.
? Oversee the execution and production of daily newscasts to ensure quality, accuracy,
and compliance with station standards.
? Coach and mentor anchors, producers, MMJ’s, and other newsroom personnel.
? Ensure content is posted to digital platforms.
? Maintain and enforce high journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and
? ethics.
? Be mindful of opportunities to increase morale, improve the working conditions of the
team and promptly remove any obstacles that prevent productivity and a comfortable
work environment.
? Work with technical and production staff to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts.
? Monitor news ratings and audience trends; work with Regional News Director to adjust
content strategies to grow and retain viewership.
? Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and legal standards.
? Must be willing to produce and anchor newscasts.
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
? Minimum of 5 years of experience in a TV newsroom, including 2+ years in a
supervisory or senior editorial role.
? Strong editorial judgment, especially in high-pressure or breaking news situations.
? In-depth understanding of television news production and newsroom operations.
? Familiarity with news management systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews) and video editing
? Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Attributes:
? Positive, motivating leadership skills
? Experience working in a medium to large market TV station.
? Knowledge of audience analytics tools and ratings systems (Nielsen, Comscore).
? Track record of successfully launching special reports, investigative stories, or digital-
first initiatives.
Work Conditions:
? Fast-paced newsroom environment with shifting priorities.
? May require evening, weekend, or holiday availability depending on news coverage
? demands.
? Must be comfortable making editorial calls in time-sensitive situations.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Experience with graphics, videotape and audio board operation are a plus.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will have a two-year technical or four-year college degree in Communications or TV Production and a good eye for commercial production.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].