NEWS REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KEYC Job at Kfyr Tv in Mankato

NEWS REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KEYC Job Category: News Requisition Number: NEWSR014878 Posted: December 10, 2025 Full-Time Location KEYC-Station-Mankato, MN 1570 Lookout Drive N. Mankato, MN 56003, USA 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. 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 Pay: $19.00 – $21.00/hr. (DOE) Shift and Schedule: Various (or at manager's discretion) Job Type: Full-Time _______________________________________ About KEYC Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota. Job Summary/Description KEYC News Now is looking for a reporter/multimedia journalist. We want someone who can connect with the community, understand quality storytelling, and is able to gather their own content. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under a deadline. You will be responsible for shooting, writing, voicing, and editing stories for television and the internet. Live reports will also be expected. You should also be skilled in social media and online news production. Time management skills are a must. The ideal candidate can handle feature stories one day, and report on breaking news the next. You must be able to carry 35 to 45 pounds of equipment. A valid driver’s license as well as a safe driving record is necessary. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed. Duties/Responsibilities Create and deliver compelling news content by reporting daily news stories using ENG equipment. Use a “think‑like‑a‑viewer” mindset in covering local news, asking what will be relevant to viewers. Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track. Write clear, concise news copy that is balanced. Shoot video using the station’s broadcast‑quality ENG equipment. Furnish a minimum of three story ideas daily. Use the newsroom computer system to gather and write news stories. Update the station website and social media accounts throughout the day. Adhere to station branding and promotion. Adhere to safety rules and programs and assist in implementing new safety initiatives. Other duties as requested by News Director and/or Assignment Manager. Qualifications/Requirements Excellent writing skills, news judgment, and ethics. Driven to develop original news content. Understands digital/social media platforms and strategy. Produces content with urgency and immediacy. Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills. Integrity, accountability, teamwork. Broadcast journalism experience, media‑related bachelor’s degree (communication, journalism, or a related field of study), and a clean driving record. KEYC-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr