Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KEYC:
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX, and NBC- NBC-affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth.
Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living.
We broadcast more than 25 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
Job Summary/Description:
KEYC/KMNF is looking for a dynamic reporter/meteorologist. The ideal candidate must be a great communicator with a passion for meteorology, a master of social media, and a focus on lifestyle. The successful candidate must be organized, and motivated and create great content for all platforms. Grow your career in southern Minnesota’s hidden gem, close to Minneapolis but without the headaches of the big city.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Create and deliver compelling weather content
- Use a “Think like a viewer” mindset in covering local weather, what will a viewer find relevant
- Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track
- Write clear, concise news copy that is balanced
- Shoot video using the station’s broadcast quality ENG Equipment
- Update station website and social media accounts
- Adhere to station branding and promotion
- Be a great communicator on air, online, and in person
- Be fluent in the latest weather technology
- Be a passionate, accurate forecaster
- Other duties as requested by News Director and/or General Manager
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology or equivalency
- Prior on-air meteorology experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and work well with a diverse station staff
- Must be willing to work flexible shifts, and be on call when necessary
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Excellent presentation skills, judgment, and ethics
- Drive to develop original content
- Understanding of digital/social media platforms and strategy
- Produce content with urgency and immediacy
- Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
- Integrity, accountability, teamwork
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)
KEYC-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals