Job Description
#26-1080 Business Unit KSTP-TV Employee Classification Full Time Regular About Us 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. Job Responsibilities Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast. Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage. Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms. Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast. Complete assignments according to established deadlines. Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events. Make promotional and community appearances as required. Maintain professional s