LIFESTYLE PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER - KTTC presso Gray Media

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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

Salary/Wage:

$18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

“Midwest Access” is unlike any show in the Rochester, Minnesota TV market. Airing weekdays at 4 p.m., “Midwest Access” covers everything from healthy eating to the newest business opening in our area. The show is prerecorded in-studio, but often done LIVE entirely on-location from communities and events in Southeastern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa.

We expect the producer/videographer of this show to work together with the show’s anchor in developing engaging and dynamic LIVE moments. This position requires solid content editing skills on all types of daily lifestyle stories and must be able to manage their time effectively, be a meticulous planner, and have an eye on what’s important to our viewers.

The producer/videographer is a creative driver behind Midwest Access. This person plans, shoots, and edits compelling content and ensures the show runs smoothly each day. While the role is primarily focused on producing and video work, there are opportunities for motivated candidates to occasionally appear on air as a contributor or fill-in host. Learn more about the show here: https://www.kttc.com/news/midwest-access/

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Produce and line-produce daily show segments
• Pitching and turning relevant segments and booking guests
• Shooting, writing, editing scripts, and video and other visual elements daily
• Collaborating with the show anchor on travel show ideas and themes
• Managing the show planner and keeping production on track
• Posting in-depth and engaging web articles for each segment and story featured in the show
• Posting content to KTTC social media platforms
• Cutting down relevant interviews into shorter clips for other newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong creativity
• Knowledge of AP writing style
• Working knowledge of current events and community issues
• Time management is a priority
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills – both in writing and interpersonally with coworkers and guests
• Live reporting experience is a plus, but not required

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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 laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which 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.