MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KFYR/KMOT

GRAY MEDIA; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KMOT/KFYR-TV, part of GRAY MEDIA, in Minot, ND, seeks a multimedia journalist to learn all facets of television news. Writing, producing, videography, editing, and anchoring are possible responsibilities for the right candidate.

Duties include writing, shooting, editing stories; using social media to enhance reporting; researching ideas; assisting with producing; and participating in editorial meetings, with occasional fill-in anchoring and after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications or broadcast journalism preferred.
• Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. of equipment.
• Knowledge of social media use in covering news.
• General interest in news/current events.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Write, shoot, edit stories.
• Use social media to enhance reporting.
• Research story ideas/plan ahead.
• Assist with producing if needed.
• Participate in editorial meetings.
• Opportunities for fill-in anchoring based on interest.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows after-hours coverage.
• Represent the station at public events.

Skills

Social media usage

Team collaboration

Story writing

Education

Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent degree

Job description

KFYR-Bureau-Minot, ND
1800 16th St
Minot, ND 58703, USA

KFYR-Bureau-Minot, ND
1800 16th St
Minot, ND 58703, USA

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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with 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.

About KMOT/KFYR:

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. 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 include (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
• 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

KMOT/KFYR-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 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 the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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