Job Description
About Gray Media: Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KOLN: KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln, Hastings, and Kearney markets. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln, the station is the area's dominant news leader, with number one newscasts everyday part. The 1011NOW news brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news, weather, and sports coverage.
Job Summary/Description: 10/11 News is looking for a driven journalist for the role of general assignment news reporter in our main Lincoln newsroom. You will be an integral part of the top news team in the area, bringing unique local stories, from enterprising ideas to telling polished, effective stories live on-air.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
•Enterprise story ideas that matter to viewers in Lincoln
•Track and manage sources and stories, especially within your assigned beat
•Execute all aspects of storytelling, scheduling shoots and interviews, shooting video, writing scripts, editing, and going live as needed
•Be a multi-platform storyteller, with regular posts to social media and the station's website and news apps
•Meet tight daily deadlines
•Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
Qualifications/Requirements: •On-air experience and a consistent track record of meeting deadlines
•Ability to shoot and edit video, and effectively communicate live on-air
•Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
•A four-year degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
•Familiarity with ENPS, Edius Editing, TVU, ARC Publishing, JVC or Sony News Cameras, Social Media a plus
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
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(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the
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KOLN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free workplace.
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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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