Gray Television is hiring: SPORTING EVENT COORDINATOR/PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER (P/

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 U.S. 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.

Job Summary / Description

KTTC, the #1 broadcast station in the Rochester/Mason City/Austin market, is looking to hire a live sporting event coordinator/announcer. If you have a love for local sports and want schedule flexibility, this is for KTTC continuing its success in broadcasting local sports to viewers and followers over the air and on digital streaming platforms. If you are a pioneer of digital media and love sports, this may be the job for you.

The salary for this position is $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (DOE). The shift and schedule will be determined by the game schedule.

This person will coordinate with area schools and other sports organizations on airing live events, including but not limited to KTTC Gameday. He/she will be the point of contact between the station and those organizations on logistics. At game time, he/she will execute the plan and may serve as the face/voice of some events by calling plays, introducing programs, et cetera. Great multitasking ability is essential, as the role involves handling several tasks simultaneously. The person will work primarily at the station; outside of live events, they have flexibility on their hours.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinate a live event schedule for our CTV streaming apps and subchannels
• Announce play‑by‑play of various sports for KTTC Gameday
• Gather and write content for digital platforms to promote and summarize live events
• Edit video for multiple platforms
• Work with all stakeholders from schools, station management, program sponsors, etc.
• Learn to bring in different feeds and troubleshoot when needed to deliver quality visuals through KTTC’s digital desk
• Be an innovative team player capable of handling a variety of tasks and making sound decisions in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, sometimes stressful environment
• Flexibility with scheduling and/or assigned work shifts is preferred
• Must be able to work at the station in Rochester, Minnesota
• Follow all clothing and appearance guidelines
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Experience on‑air on television or radio and on streaming/social media
• Experience calling sports highlights and/or play‑by‑play/commentary with a general knowledge of sports rules
• Knowledge of video camera/audio equipment technology
• Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States

Application Instructions

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click on apply now, and 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)

KTTC‑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 where 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.

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