State Capitol Reporter — Digital-First, Local Impact

Gray Media; Rochester (MN); Hybride; USD 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation PTO

Résumé du poste

Gray Media seeks a State Capitol Reporter to cover Minnesota politics from the Twin Cities hub. You will report for KTTC-TV/Gray Media stations across the state, delivering sharp, engaging content that resonates on air and online.

You’ll shoot, write, edit, and provide live contributions, shaping coverage during sessions and elections. You’ll build relationships with lawmakers and communities, bring context to complex bills, and own the beat with independence and urgency, while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of on-air experience in a newsroom.
• Digital-first mindset for multiplatform storytelling.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit content and go live from the field.
• Strong interest in state government and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Responsabilités

• Own the Capitol beat, reporting on sessions, policy shifts, and political developments.
• Craft compelling content for four Gray stations and national audiences as needed.
• Shoot, write, and edit content for digital and broadcast, ensuring quick turnaround.
• Take a leading role in election coverage with urgency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with state newsrooms for live hits and localized angles.
• Build and maintain a robust network of lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders.

Connaissances

On-air experience

Digital-first mindset

Shooting and editing

Political curiosity

Independence and urgency

Valid driver’s license

Empathy and grit

Description du poste

Gray Media seeks a State Capitol Reporter to cover Minnesota politics from the Twin Cities hub. You will report for KTTC-TV/Gray Media stations across the state, delivering sharp, engaging content that resonates on air and online.

You’ll shoot, write, edit, and provide live contributions, shaping coverage during sessions and elections. You’ll build relationships with lawmakers and communities, bring context to complex bills, and own the beat with independence and urgency, while meeting deadlines