What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFESTYLE HOST/PRODUCER/REPORTER - KEYC position at KEYC News Now?
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About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KEYC
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth.
Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
Job Summary/Description
EYC News Now is looking for a passionate host and producer that knows the community. We are in the heart of southern Minnesota, with the Twin Cities only being an hour away. We want someone who thrives on local news and community information.
We are looking for a co-host and producer for our lifestyle show, focusing on what makes southern Minnesota and northern Iowa a fun place to live, work and play, featuring the food, music, arts, culture and more of the region. You’ll co-host the show and create content that airs in the show, including booking guests from around the region.
The ideal candidate will be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, KEYC News Now viewers and our community.
Duties/Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Qualifications/Requirements
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KEYC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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.
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Description
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KEYC
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth.
Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
Job Summary/Description
EYC News Now is looking for a passionate host and producer that knows the community. We are in the heart of southern Minnesota, with the Twin Cities only being an hour away. We want someone who thrives on local news and community information.
We are looking for a co-host and producer for our lifestyle show, focusing on what makes southern Minnesota and northern Iowa a fun place to live, work and play, featuring the food, music, arts, culture and more of the region. You’ll co-host the show and create content that airs in the show, including booking guests from around the region.
The ideal candidate will be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, KEYC News Now viewers and our community.
Duties/Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Serve as co-host and co-producer of community focused lifestyle show
- Assist in shooting, writing and editing stories with an emphasis on covering local events
- Meet daily deadlines
- Write and post stories on multiple social media and digital platforms
- Update station website and social media accounts throughout the day as needed
- Adhere to station branding and promotion
- Adhere to safety rules and programs and assist in implementing new safety initiatives
- Other duties as requested by News Director and/or General Manager
Qualifications/Requirements
- 4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field
- An engaging and comfortable on-air personality
- The ability and desire to enterprise and produce local sports stories and content
- Excellent communicator
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Integrity, accountability, teamwork
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Spend extended periods of time sitting, using telephone & computer workstation
- Able to drive vehicle and spend extended periods of time in a vehicle traveling to and from various locations
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KEYC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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