Sports Anchor/ Mmj - Kttc

Gray Media•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

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

Must be well-versed in the rules and terminology used in high school sports
Requires out-of-the-box thinking
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

Nice To Haves

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.

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

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