Reporter

Hubbard Radio, LLC.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KSTP-TV, part of Hubbard Broadcasting in Minneapolis, seeks an experienced reporter to cover and report the news for the station. You will present live and taped reports, develop daily enterprise stories, and write clear, compelling material for broadcast and digital platforms.

The role requires solid journalism background, strong writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will interact with photographers, collaborate with the newsroom, and travel to scenes as needed.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience.
• Solid journalism background with multi-year experience in a reporting role.
• Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including live appearances and remote locations.
• Solid writing skills and knowledge of production values.

Responsibilities

• Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene or studio.
• Enterprise and develop stories daily; research and gather content; write clear, accurate stories.
• Write for and maintain strong presence on website and social platforms.
• Travel to news scenes to gather information for broadcast; meet deadlines.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
• Write and post stories to website; update online content frequently.

Skills

Strong storytelling

Live reporting

News writing

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Teleprompter reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, television or communications

Equivalent experience

Job description

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Business Unit

KSTP-TV

Employee Classification

Full Time Regular

About Us

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Job Overview

This position is responsible for covering and reporting the news for the station.

Job Responsibilities

• Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
• Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
• Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms.
• Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast.
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
• Make promotional and community appearances as required.
• Maintain professional standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming as required for position.
• Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
• Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
• Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public.
• Act in a professional manner when representing the station.
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
• Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with multi-year experience in a reporting role.
• Great storyteller.
• Must be knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events and be able to present stories in a way that is accurate, clear, complete, and relevant to viewers.
• Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set, breaking news and remote locations.
• Solid writing skills required. Knowledge of production values required.
• Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.
• Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills.
• Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
• Welcome feedback and constructive criticism.
• Ability to read Teleprompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio.
• Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by company. Driver's record will be checked.
• Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Must be able to maintain stationary position for extended periods of time. Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $36.06 per hour - $43.27 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status or any other characteristic or trait that has protection under the law.