Multimedia Journalist Job at Minnesotabroadcasters in Gray

KBJR-TV in Duluth is seeking a Multimedia Journalist.

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. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing 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.

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.
• Organizes material and writes story 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 manager.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Professional broadcasting experience preferred.
• Mornings, Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays may be required.
• Ability to have flexible scheduling is preferred.
• Experience with AVID Inews and NewsCutter is preferred.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to Gray TV Careers, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, and references.

KBJR-TV/Gray Television, 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.

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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.