MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KBJR
Gray Media
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Duluth, Minnesota
Salary:
$37,440
-
$39,520
per year
Contract type: Full time
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
$37,440 - $39,520/yr
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST) (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
_______________________
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):
(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.
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
$37,440 - $39,520/yr
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST) (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
_______________________
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 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 the manager
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- Professional broadcasting experience preferred
- 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
(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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