NEWS DIRECTOR - KBJR

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About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KBJR:

Located on the shores of the greatest of Great Lakes, Lake Superior in Duluth Minnesota, you will find KBJR Inc. situated in a state-of-the-art broadcast facility with resources generally found in larger markets.  If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you can consider our area paradise with the splendor of natural resources.  If you are looking to grow your career professionally and personally, Gray Television excels at providing you with the resources to do so.  In Duluth, the winters can be cold, but the hearts are warm, and the spring, summers and fall are a well-kept secret.  So, if you grow to call Duluth home, or merely consider it a step in your career journey, you will not regret your time spent here.  If you’re ready to lead, what are you waiting for?  

Job Summary/Description:  

Are you ready to lead an award-winning News Department?  Are you ready to maintain our news staff’s reputation as the market leader?  Are you ready to ensure that our staff of journalists remains relevant to our viewers?  Do you have a vision for how local news will be shaped in the future?  Are you a guide, a coach, a teacher, a mentor, a recruiter, and a trusted colleague?  If you fit that description, then the Gray Television station serving northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin has an opportunity for you!

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Establish and maintain market leading standards for newsroom operations and content.
- Hire, coach, supervise, and evaluate news personnel.
- Assist with the preparation and administration of newsroom budgets and capital requests.
- Work closely with other department managers to achieve the company's overall performance goals.
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of community issues and needs, as well as sound journalistic principles.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A minimum of three years television news management experience.
- College degree in broadcast journalism preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have exceptional time management skills.
- Must have the ability to make fast, accurate journalistic, ethical, and logistical judgments.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Professionally represent and support station, both in policy and demeanor.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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