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MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/ANCHOR - KFYR/KMOT (MINOT) Job at Gray Television in Minot

Gray Television · Minot, ND, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Multimedia Journalist/Anchor - KFYR/KMOT (Minot)

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.
KMOT-TV is the NBC affiliate in Minot, North Dakota, and the only locally-broadcast 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts in North Central North Dakota. A job at KMOT is a learning experience unlike any you'll find in a classroom. Here, you'll get to shoot, write, and edit your own material, while receiving feedback and coaching from veteran journalists who monitor your progress. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, fair, and accurate, from the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you'll get all the news.
Job Summary/Description

KMOT has an opportunity open for a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor. Experience not necessary but preferred. Qualified candidates must be willing to learn all aspects of television news. Writing, producing, videography, editing, and anchoring.
Duties/Responsibilities included (but are not limited to):
Write, shoot, edit stories
Use social media as a way to enhance reporting
Research story ideas/plan ahead
Assist with producing, if needed
Fill in anchor when needed
Participate in editorial meetings
Opportunities for fill-in anchoring based on interest and ability
Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for being called in after hours if news breaks
Represent the station at public events
Qualifications/Requirements

- Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent degree is preferred - Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. of equipment - Knowledge of proper use of social media in covering news (Facebook Live, Twitter, etc.) - General interest in news/current events - Ability to collaborate with other team members
KFYR/KMOT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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 at 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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
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