Current Available Jobs for KIMT

KIMT, the #1 station in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a positive, dynamic leader for our small but mighty newsroom. This role supports the Regional News Director in overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations and ensuring editorial excellence across all newscasts and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude to the challenges and opportunities happening in our industry and inspire the team to rise to the occasion. They should be a jack of all trades, willing to produce, train, mentor, recruit and innovate. Ability to anchor is a must.

Key responsibilities:

·         Act as the newsroom leader in the Regional News Director's absence. 

·         Oversee daily news operations including editorial meetings, content planning, scheduling, and quality control. 

·         Provide editorial leadership and direction for all news broadcasts, breaking news, and special coverage. 

·         Oversee the execution and production of daily newscasts to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with station standards. 

·         Coach and mentor anchors, producers, MMJ’s, and other newsroom personnel.

·         Ensure content is posted to digital platforms.

·         Maintain and enforce high journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and 

·         ethics. 

·         Be mindful of opportunities to increase morale, improve the working conditions of the team and promptly remove any obstacles that prevent productivity and a comfortable work environment.

·         Work with technical and production staff to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts. 

·         Monitor news ratings and audience trends; work with Regional News Director to adjust content strategies to grow and retain viewership. 

·         Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and legal standards.

·         Must be willing to produce and anchor newscasts.

Qualifications: 

·         Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. 

·         Minimum of 5 years of experience in a TV newsroom, including 2+ years in a supervisory or senior editorial role. 

·         Strong editorial judgment, especially in high-pressure or breaking news situations. 

·         In-depth understanding of television news production and newsroom operations. 

·         Familiarity with news management systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews) and video editing 

·         Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. 

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Preferred Attributes: 

·         Positive, motivating leadership skills

·         Experience working in a medium to large market TV station. 

·         Knowledge of audience analytics tools and ratings systems (Nielsen, Comscore). 

·         Track record of successfully launching special reports, investigative stories, or digital-first initiatives. 

Work Conditions: 

·         Fast-paced newsroom environment with shifting priorities. 

·         May require evening, weekend, or holiday availability depending on news coverage 

·         demands. 

·         Must be comfortable making editorial calls in time-sensitive situations. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

-Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast
or digital content for the web.
-Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or on-line publication.
-Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
-Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking
news situations.
-Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
-Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
-Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
-Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

-Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers,
production and engineering staff.
-Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
-Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
-Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs.
-Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods,
including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
-Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
-Proficient in non-linear editing.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 2 years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

KIMT Television is seeking a motivated multimedia journalist who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling material for multiple platforms. You will be joining a team of storytellers in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom creating both on-air and online content. Candidates should be self-starters who can multitask well under pressure while meeting tight daily deadlines.

A college degree is required. Previous experience in a television newsroom environment is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and edit in a non-linear format. Live reporting from news scenes is also 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: lburger@kimt.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screening.

Chosen candidate must also have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

-Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast
or digital content for the web.
-Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or on-line publication.
-Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
-Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking
news situations.
-Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
-Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
-Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
-Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

-Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers,
production and engineering staff.
-Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
-Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
-Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs.
-Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods,
including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
-Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
-Proficient in non-linear editing.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 2 years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

KIMT Television is seeking a motivated multimedia journalist who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling material for multiple platforms. You will be joining a team of storytellers in our Rochester, Minnesota newsroom creating both on-air and online content. Candidates should be self-starters who can multitask well under pressure while meeting tight daily deadlines.

A college degree is required. Previous experience in a television newsroom environment is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and edit in a non-linear format. Live reporting from news scenes is also 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: lburger@kimt.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screening.

Chosen candidate must also have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Join KIMT-TV (Allen Media Broadcasting) as a Sales Professional in the Rochester, MN region. You'll drive new business by creating marketing solutions for advertisers and nurture relationships with established clients in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Benefits include a comprehensive package and generous time off.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications, or a combination of education and proven sales experience.

To apply, visit www.kimt.com or email your cover letter and resume to hr@kimt.com. A successful background check, valid driver's license, and clean driving record are mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability).

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.  Come be a part of Allen Media Broadcasting in the diverse city of Rochester, Minnesota, home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

Candidates must have a two-year technical or four-year college degree in Communications or TV Production and must be flexible and able to communicate effectively and professionally with news staff in a high-energy environment.  Previous experience with Ross Overdrive is a plus.

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. 

EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability