TWIN CITIES/MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL REPORTER - KTTC

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

TWIN CITIES/MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL REPORTER - KTTC

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: TWINC017041

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

About Gray Media

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 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$60,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule

Job Type

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description

Do you have a passion for holding the powerful accountable? Are you the kind of reporter who can take a complex legislative bill and turn it into a story that actually matters to a family in Duluth, Mankato, or Rochester? We’re looking for a high-energy, autonomous State Capitol Reporter to be the face of Minnesota politics for our stations across the state. Based in the heart of the Twin Cities, you’ll be the bridge between the halls of power and the communities we serve—delivering news that lives on every screen, from the 6 PM broadcast to a viral social thread.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the Capitol: Be the first to know—and the first to report—on the legislative sessions, policy shifts, and political maneuvers that shape Minnesota.
• Tell stories that travel: Craft compelling content for four major Gray stations (KBJR, KEYC, KTTC, KVLY) and occasionally represent Minnesota on a national stage.
• Master the multi-platform pivot: Shoot, write, and edit your own content, ensuring it’s optimized for a digital-first audience before it even hits the airwaves.
• Lead the election charge: Take a featured role during election cycles, breaking down races and results with urgency and authority.
• Connect the dots: Coordinate with newsrooms across the state to provide live hits and localized angles on statewide issues.
• Build a source network: Quickly develop deep relationships with lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders to uncover the stories others miss.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Unmatched reach: Your work will be seen across the state and the country, giving you a massive platform to grow your brand.
• True autonomy: You’re the lead on this beat. We trust you to find the stories and tell them your way.
• Innovation at scale: Join a company that is leading the digital evolution of local news—not just talking about it.
• Community impact: You aren’t just reporting on politics; you’re helping Minnesotans understand the decisions that affect their lives every day.

Qualifications/Requirements

What You Bring

• 2+ years of on-air experience: You’re comfortable in front of the camera and even more comfortable digging through a legislative docket.
• A "Digital-First" brain: You don’t just "post to web"—you understand how to engage an audience on social and streaming platforms.
• Technical scrappiness: You can shoot, edit, and go live from the field (and yes, you can handle the 50 lbs of gear that makes the magic happen).
• Political curiosity: You have a deep interest in state government and the ability to explain "how it works" without the boring jargon.
• Independence and urgency: You thrive in a remote setup where you’re the boss of your beat, meeting deadlines with ease and a "desire to win."
• A clean driving record: You’ll be traversing the Twin Cities and beyond, so a valid license is a must.
• Humanity and grit: You have the empathy to tell human stories and the toughness to ask the hard questions.

KTTC-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 nondiscrimination laws in 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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