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KIMT News 3 is your leading provider of local news, weather information, sports, community events breaking news and entertainment programming from the CBS Television Network. KIMT covers Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa, including Rochester, Mason City, Austin, Albert Lea and Charles City.


Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter

KIMT-TV, an Allen Media Broadcasting station, is seeking a Weekend Sports/Anchor for our Rochester, Minnesota studio.

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KIMT-TV, an Allen Media Broadcasting station, is seeking a Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter for our Rochester, Minnesota studio.  Go beyond the highlights by telling traditional and non-traditional sports stories.  We value sports journalism and focus heavily on local content.

A four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications is required.

Applicants must be able to shoot, write and edit compelling content for multiple platforms.  This job will involve a combination of anchoring and reporting, including live shots.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to:  hr@kimt.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening.  Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

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Multimedia Journalist

Come live and work in one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest and the happiest STATE in the nation! Rochester is known as home of the renowned Mayo Clinic.

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Come live in Rochester, Minnesota—one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest—and work
for Allen Media Broadcasting, a company that truly cares about its people.
KIMT multimedia journalists get big-market coaching from some of the top Magid consultants
in the business. We go live regularly with our fleet of TVU backpacks. KIMT is more stories
from more places.
KIMT is the CBS affiliate for both north Iowa and southern Minnesota. We might be a smaller
market, but we have a big-market attitude and all the big-market toys.
Candidates should be flexible with the desire to cover breaking news and must be able to work
under pressure while meeting station deadlines.
A four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications is required. Previous
experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and have a strong understanding
of video and audio recording basics with an eye for good visual composition.
KIMT offers an extensive benefits package and a generous time-off plan.
To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean
driving record. 
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Evening Anchor

KIMT-TV is seeking an authentic, experienced journalist to co-anchor our evening newscasts.

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KIMT-TV is seeking an authentic, experienced journalist to co-anchor our evening newscasts.

Our ideal candidate will possess solid news judgment and be an active, engaged newsroom leader. We are looking for someone who thrives on bringing value to our local audience and can also go live when needed for breaking news and weather.

Applicants must have a passion for our community, a desire to tell stories that matter and must be organized and able to connect with viewers on all platforms. The ability to recognize important issues and communicate them to a diverse audience in a concise and comfortable manner is paramount. The successful candidate must be able to remain composed and professional while managing daily newsroom deadlines.

 

Candidates must have a four-year degree in either Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications. Previous anchoring, producing or reporting experience is required.

 

Come be a part of Allen Media Broadcasting, a rapidly growing company with a generous benefit and time-off package in the diverse city of Rochester, Minnesota, home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

 

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Daybreak Anchor

KIMT-TV is seeking an Anchor for our DayBreak and Midday newscasts.

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KIMT-TV is seeking an Anchor for our DayBreak and Midday newscasts. Come live in Rochester, Minnesota—one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest and home to the renowned Mayo Clinic—and work for Allen Media Broadcasting. AMB is a company that truly cares about its people and offers employees a generous benefits package and time-off plan.
Applicants must be organized, efficient and able to connect with viewers on all platforms.
The ability to recognize important issues and communicate them to a diverse audience in a concise and comfortable manner is paramount. The successful candidate must be able to remain composed and professional while managing daily newsroom deadlines.
Candidates must have a four-year degree in either Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications. Previous anchoring, producing or reporting experience is required. To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com .
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability


Account Executive

KIMT-TV, an affiliate of CBS, has an immediate opening for an experienced sales professional in the Rochester, Minnesota /Mason City, Iowa area.

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KIMT-TV, a member station of Allen Media Broadcasting, has an immediate opening for an experienced sales professional in the Rochester, Minnesota /Mason City, Iowa area.  This position will be responsible for developing marketing solutions for new advertisers in Rochester, southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, in addition to managing an established veteran client list.  This position includes an extensive benefits package and a generous time-off plan.


A Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Business/Marketing or Communications or a
combination of education/sales-related experience is required.


To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.


Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. 
Successful candidate must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.


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Weekend Anchor/MMJ

KIMT-TV is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. From story conception to delivering it live on-air, the person filling this position will do it all.

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KIMT-TV is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. From story conception to delivering it live on-air, the person filling this position will do it all.

Solid news judgment, creative writing and strong storytelling are some of the skills the winning applicant should possess. Strong on-air presence is a must. This position anchors and produces the Saturday and Sunday night newscasts, while also serving as a strong fill-in for other newscasts. This position will also report three days a week.

Applicants should have a four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications. Past experience is preferred. Candidates should possess strong writing, editing and presentation skills. The person we are looking for needs to multi-task in an intense, creative and ever-changing environment, while placing emphasis on accuracy. To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

 

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Director

KIMT-TV is seeking a Director in our Rochester, Minnesota studio to direct our fast-paced, cutting-edge newscasts utilizing the Ross Overdrive automation system.

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KIMT-TV, an Allen Media Broadcasting station, is seeking a Director in our Rochester, Minnesota studio to direct our fast-paced, cutting-edge newscasts utilizing the Ross Overdrive automation system.  How many times in a career do you get to work for a station that is growing dramatically and expanding its coverage by providing viewers more stories from more places?  Rochester is home to the renowned Mayo Clinic and is ranked as one of the best places to live nationally.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

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Multimedia Journalist

KIMT is seeking a motivated Multimedia journalist who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling content for multiple platforms to join our Mason City, Iowa newsroom.

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MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

KIMT is seeking a motivated Multimedia journalist who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling content for multiple platforms to join our Mason City, Iowa newsroom. Come join a team of experienced journalists who excel in enterprise storytelling. This reporter must be flexible with the desire to cover breaking news.
Candidates should be self-starters with a mastery of time management who can work under pressure while meeting station deadlines.
A four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Broadcast Communications is required. Previous experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and edit in a non-linear format. Live reporting from news scenes is a big part of this job. Fill-in anchoring is also a possibility.
To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record. 
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MMJ/Producer internships

KIMT-TV is now accepting applications for internships in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom.

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KIMT-TV is now accepting applications for internships in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom.
The KIMT internship programs augment the educational development of those studying for
careers in broadcasting. These are available to juniors and seniors enrolled in institutions of
higher learning to gain experience in the station’s day-to-day operations. This is a paid
opportunity and it is required that students receive college credit for internship participation.
KIMT is part of Allen Media Broadcasting, current owners of The Weather Channel and over
two dozen television stations across the country. KIMT is the CBS affiliate for both north Iowa
and southern Minnesota. We might be a smaller market, but we offer big-marketing coaching
from some of the top Magid consultants in the business.
If you are interested in participating in the KIMT internship program, please send cover letter
and resume to: hr@kimt.com.
Internship participants must pass a background screening.
Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 
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Producer

KIMT-TV is seeking a Producer for our Rochester newsroom who can write and edit stories while paying relentless attention to detail.

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KIMT-TV is seeking a Producer for our Rochester newsroom who can write and edit stories
while paying relentless attention to detail. The qualified candidate must be organized and must
possess the ability to meet daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment. An
understanding of positioning great content on air, on our website and on our mobile and social
platforms is a must.


Applicants must have a four-year degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications.
Experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates must possess strong writing, editing and
presentation skills. The person we are seeking needs to multi-task in an intense, creative and
ever-changing environment – while putting accuracy first. The perfect candidate will be a strong
communicator who is willing to take charge while remaining calm under pressure.


KIMT-TV is part of the Allen Media Broadcasting group, whose holdings include The Weather
Channel. Allen Media Broadcasting offers a generous benefit package and time-off plan.


To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.


Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test
and a background screening.  Successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a clean
driving record. 


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Photographer

KIMT is seeking a Photographer who is passionate about shooting news, weather and sport stories for our Rochester newsroom.

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KIMT is seeking a Photographer who is passionate about shooting news, weather and
sport stories for our Rochester newsroom. We are looking for someone who can tell
compelling video stories for broadcast and also on our digital platform. Come work for
Allen Media Broadcasting, a company that cares for their employees and offers a
generous benefits package and time-off plan.


Travel and work in extreme outdoor temperatures will be required. The ideal candidate
will be able to multitask and meet deadlines on a regular basis, while working both
independently and in a team environment.


An AA or Bachelor’s Degree and/or a minimum of two years of video photography in
television broadcasting is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video with Sony
EX cameras and must also be able to edit non-linearly. Applicants should have a strong
understanding of video basics with an eye for good visual composition.


To apply, visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.


Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening. Successful candidate must have a driver’s license and a
clean driving record.


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Digital Content Manager

KIMT-TV, an Allen Media Broadcasting Station, is actively seeking a Digital Content Manager to work in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom and will be responsible for developing and shaping our digital presence using technologies and platforms of today,

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KIMT-TV, an Allen Media Broadcasting Station, is actively seeking a Digital Content Manager
to work in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom and will be responsible for developing and
shaping our digital presence using technologies and platforms of today, with an eye toward
the platforms of the future. On a day-to-day basis, this person would be responsible for managing
our station website and various social media accounts. An in-depth understanding of
multimedia and web platforms will be essential for this role.

Qualifications:

- Relevant work experience in digital media, online content creation, and journalism
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or similar video editing software,
   analytics tools, and social networking platforms.
- Ability to learn and utilize content management systems.
- Knowledge of current events
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A four-year degree in Communications, Journalism, Web Design, or a related field is
  preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

- Manage timing and flow of new content on KIMT’s website and social platforms to
   promote growth and viewer engagement.
- Collaboration with both the Sales and News departments to enhance station initiatives.
- Bring new ideas and concepts to help create new, exciting, and unique content for our
   viewers.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or Digital Media
and/or three years work experience in a writing/editorial capacity in a news organization.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send a cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening.
Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

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