KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply! Job Overview This position is responsible for covering and reporting the news for the station s newscasts and digital properties. Job Responsibilities Develop enterprise story ideas based on a customer centric approach with community impact as focus. Present live on television and digital sites in both scripted and unscripted news reports. Write clearly, accurately and conversationally for all platforms. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Bring a creative mindset to the newsroom each day. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage. Excel at breaking news and clearly delivering accurate information. Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms. Complete assignments according to established deadlines. Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers. Attend editorial and strategic meetings Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, as assigned by news management. Make promotional and community appearances as required. Act in a professional manner when representing the station. Maintain professional standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming as required for position. Additional Information This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Compensation and Benefits When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly pay rate for this position is $36.00 - $43.27 per hour. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/ EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. Diversity Statement Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
