Position Overview
KVRR LOCAL NEWS, the FOX affiliate in Fargo, North Dakota (https://www.kvrr.com/ ) is looking for full-time Multimedia Journalists. If you enjoy meeting newsmakers, digging for facts and telling stories with words and video, we want to hear from you! This is also a unique opportunity for new journalists to work in a nurturing environment, surrounded by experienced colleagues. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive insurance and benefits package, and a generous time-off policy.
Why us?
Television broadcasting is awesome, and this position allows you to accelerate your career in a constantly evolving broadcast industry. We are a rapidly growing privately held group of television stations operating in twelve markets within nine states across four time zones. We cultivate and support our professionals with continued feedback and assistance from our hands-on senior management team, but we also offer promotional opportunities within our company.
What you’ll do
- Co-host the morning news program alongside other anchors and reporters.
- Deliver news stories with accuracy, clarity, and impartiality.
- Conduct interviews with guests and experts on a wide range of topics.
- Provide live coverage of breaking news events, including field reporting when necessary.
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, and other team members to develop compelling news content.
- Engage with viewers through social media and other digital platforms.
What qualities do we hope to find in you
· Have an active social media presence.
· Possess a broad understanding of the newscast process.
· Have strong problem-solving abilities, a positive attitude, and can communicate clearly and improvise on camera when necessary.
· Can work under pressure with strict deadlines.
· Are team-oriented and can work well both collaboratively and independently.
You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity.
· Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience as a news anchor or reporter.
· Strong on-air presence and excellent communication skills.
· Knowledge of current events, local issues, and national news
· Ability to work early morning hours and adapt to a fast-paced news environment.
· Proficiency in social media platforms and digital content creation is a plus.
· Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· Fluent in English.
To apply, please submit a resume, and a cover letter, and contact News Director, Jim Monk for more information. jmonk@kvrr.com.
What we offer the successful candidate?
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience. Some of our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.
COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person