State Capitol Reporter - Digital-First, Multi-Platform

KTTC Partnership; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and Disability benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

Job summary

KTTC-TV/Gray Media in Minnesota seeks a high-energy State Capitol Reporter to hold power to account across the Twin Cities and statewide coverage. Based in the heart of Minnesota politics, you’ll translate complex legislation into stories that matter for families across Duluth, Mankato, and Rochester.

You’ll own the Capitol beat, report on sessions and policy shifts, shoot and edit your material for broadcast and digital, and lead election coverage with urgency and authority, building sources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of on-air reporting experience, preferably in state or local government coverage.
• A digital-first mindset for web, social, and streaming platforms.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit content for multi-platform distribution.
• Strong curiosity about state government and policy and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own the Capitol beat: report on sessions, policy shifts, and political developments.
• Tell stories for four Gray stations (KBJR, KEYC, KTTC, KVLY) and national appearances when needed.
• Shoot, write, and edit your own content for broadcast and digital audiences.
• Lead election coverage with urgency and authority during cycles.
• Coordinate with state newsrooms for live hits and localized angles on statewide issues.
• Build a source network with lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders.

Skills

On-air experience

Digital-first

Shoot & edit

Political interest

Independence

Driver's license

Empathy

Job description

KTTC-TV/Gray Media in Minnesota seeks a high-energy State Capitol Reporter to hold power to account across the Twin Cities and statewide coverage. Based in the heart of Minnesota politics, you’ll translate complex legislation into stories that matter for families across Duluth, Mankato, and Rochester.

You’ll own the Capitol beat, report on sessions and policy shifts, shoot and edit your material for broadcast and digital, and lead election coverage with urgency and authority, building sources