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KOLN Morning Reporter-MMJ - 68503

Employer: KOLN 10/11 Now/ Gray Media

Job Description:

KOLN Morning Reporter-MMJ KOLN-TV, the strong market leader in the Lincoln/Hastings/Grand Island market, is looking for a Morning Reporter to join the area’s #1 morning show. You’ll be our morning eyes and ears on Lincoln, frequently going live and showing our viewers what’s breaking or developing overnight. General Responsibilities: • Responding urgently and appropriately to overnight breaking and developing news • Writing, shooting, and editing your own stories, and frequently running your own live shots • Generating your own story ideas, bringing fresh content to the morning newscast • Filling in as a show producer or anchor 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications: • Exceptional writing ability • Exceptional news judgment • Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape • A four-year degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience • Familiarity with ENPS, Edius or other non-linear editing systems, TVU, Bitcentral, or ARC Publishing a plus Must have valid Drivers License with good driving record. Employment is contingent on successfully passing drug screen and driving record check. KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln, Hastings, Kearney market. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln, the station is the area`s dominant news leader, with number one newscasts in every daypart. The 1011NOW news brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news, weather, and sports coverage. Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. 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. PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO ONLINE: https://www.gray.tv/applynow OR https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Only if you don’t have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at: KOLN/KGIN-TV Attn: Human Resources 840 North 40th Street Lincoln, NE 68503 Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Company Name’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Details

Job Type:	Full Time
Number of Openings:	1
Wage:
Hours:
Job Category:	Broadcasting, Journalism, Media Arts

Contact Information

Beverly Hearon

840 N 40th St
Lincoln, NE 68503

Website: https://www.gray.tv/applynow
Email: beverly.hearon@1011now.com
Phone: (402) 467-9258

Application Method(s)

• Apply Online