MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KTTC
About The Position
KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a high-energy Multimedia Journalist to report and create accurate, engaging journalism across television and digital platforms. The role is intended for someone starting a journalism career who is curious, eager to learn, and committed to finding and sharing the truth. The journalist will work in a young, energetic newsroom with experienced anchors who provide mentorship and real-time feedback, and will contribute to KTTC’s evolving approach to media and coverage of the Rochester community. The position involves pitching researched story ideas, gathering and verifying information, shooting and editing content, writing and adapting stories for broadcasts, social media, and web articles, and reporting live from breaking-news scenes. The journalist manages daily assignments and deadlines, updates stories as they develop, and may fill in on different shifts as news demands. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The listed pay is $18.00–$19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- A strong desire to learn, seek the truth, and share meaningful stories.
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to write tight, clear, compelling scripts and articles; familiarity with AP style.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and pivot quickly when breaking news occurs.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Empathy, urgency, and flexibility suited to a dayside shift.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with camera equipment.
- Familiarity with ENPS or Edius systems.
Responsibilities
- Gather, shoot, and edit content for multiple platforms.
- Bring researched story ideas to editorial meetings through Microsoft Teams, with calls made and interviews prearranged.
- Write and adapt stories for television news, social media updates, and web articles.
- Report live from news scenes, including breaking-news events.
- Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
- Manage daily workflow, field reporting, editing, and deadlines independently.
- Update stories as they evolve and fill in on different shifts when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption and surrogacy benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance
- Paid time off, including relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
