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MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (AM) - KBJR

Northern News Now, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806

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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 45 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

$18.00- $19.00/hr.

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Job Type:

Full-Time

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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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Professional broadcasting experience preferred

Ability to have flexible scheduling 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

How to Apply

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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