SPORTS ANCHOR/ MMJ - KTTC
About The Position
KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a true sports journalist to join our award-winning team and share stories of athletes from southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa. For more than 70 years, KTTC has covered sports at every level. Our cameras were there at the first major league game played in Iowa at the Field of Dreams, covering the Vikings, and are in the gyms and on the fields across our viewing area each week, highlighting high school athletes. You’re joining a team of exceptional journalists who are committed to our community and work to make it better, both on and off camera.
Requirements
- KTTC Sports produces award-winning segments and content each year. We profile outstanding high school athletes each week in Athlete of the Week.
- To kick off the high school football season, we produce a one-hour show called Prep Preview, highlighting dozens of teams across the area.
- During the football season, KTTC hosts a weekly show called Prep Rally, a show that features interviews with the teams in the biggest matchup that week and other stories surrounding southeast Minnesota football.
- In the summer, we profile the best spots for golf in Par for the Course.
- During the fall and winter high school sports seasons, KTTC expands its sports coverage each Friday at 10 pm in Sports EXTRA.
- This position will require out-of-the-box thinking. Viewers aren’t tuning in for just highlights and scores anymore. They want context and depth on the stories they see on their phones and social media.
- Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player, and work flexibly.
- This position may require holiday work.
Responsibilities
- Researching and creating daily content for television, social, and web platforms, including dynamic live shots and packages
- Identifying and enterprising relevant local feature stories
- Meeting daily and weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Taking an active role in seasonal KTTC productions
- Creating and facilitating working relationships with the local sports community
- Developing feature franchise content, which may require travel and time outside of a standard workday
- Must be well-versed in the rules and terminology used in high school sports
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
