NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ - KOLN Job at Gray Television in Lincoln
Gray Television - Lincoln, NE, United States, 68511
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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 every day. 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 are 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, and Social Media is a plus.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
KOLN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free workplace.
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