News Director / Multimedia Journalist - Relocate to MT

We are looking for a News Director / Multimedia Journalist to join our team in beautiful Montana.

This will require relocation to Havre MT.

• The News Director / Multimedia Journalist is responsible for writing and producing, reporting, scheduling, and managing local news broadcasts and public affairs programs.

Why choose us:

• This is a career opportunity for the right person and offers health insurance, a 401K plan with employer match, paid vacation after the first year, limited moving expense, gas allowance and smartphone.
• Entry-level pay is $36k and will increase with proven performance.

Requirements include:

• Identify relevant news of local importance.
• Develop news stories and public affairs programs that address local issues.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and production skills
• Establish a good working relationship with local authorities and community leaders.
• Exemplify good interpersonal and communication skills to foster a harmonious working relationship with members of the New
• Media Broadcasters team.
• Utilize enhanced computer skills and knowledge of digital editing tools to produce and update information for on-air, online, mobile and voice applications.
• Coordinate efforts to assure the news department has a strong presence in the community.
• Ability to demonstrate quality News reporting and on On-Air delivery, digital and multimedia skills, and, most importantly show an active interest in the local community.
• Aspiring Multimedia Journalists are encouraged to apply.
• Sports writing and Play-by-Play skills are a definite Plus and offer additional income opportunities.

Benefit Package valued at approximately $10,000

• ·Health Insurance: 75% of your Health Insurance (currently Blue Cross/Shield Silver Plan).
• ·Dental insurance: New Media Broadcasters self-insured company plan has NO premium charge for the employee at this time (reserve pool is currently large enough for us to waive premium payments).
• ·401(k) Plan: 3% initial NMB match and ½% NMB match for each additional 1% individual contribution up to 5% total. Fully funded, government preferred, Safe Harbor Plan. Eligibility after first year of employment.
• ·Paid Leave: Two (2) weeks paid Vacation after first year of employment and Six (6) personal/sick days per year (personal days are not to cause an undue burden on the rest of the staff by your absence).
• Relocation: Assistance up to $1,000. Must present receipts and all money repaid if you leave employment before the end of your first year.
• Gas allowance: Company credit card (gas allowance evaluated periodically)
• Smartphone: Business (limited personal use) with special software for codecs, recording, editing, etc.

An enclosed vehicle in good operating condition is a necessary requirement.

We are located approximately two miles north of the city and weather conditions demand a four wheel, all wheel or front wheel drive vehicle with good ground clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.