Video Journalist/Anchor/Producer
February 15, 2013
Application Minimum Deadline: COB March 1, 2013
Application Maximum Deadline: COB May 17, 2013
Station Management reserves the right to hire within the minimum and maximum deadlines. Applicants will be notified of Position Closing.
KOLN/KGIN-TV is accepting applications for a full-time VJ/Anchor/Producer in the Grand Island Newsroom. The VJ/Anchor/Producer is responsible for reporting, shooting/editing video, anchoring, producing, general news gathering and news presentation across various media channels. The successful candidate is responsible for enterprising and producing accurate, relevant and timely news coverage for online and on-air audiences with emphasis on visual presentation. This position involves strong on-air presence, solid news judgment, technical skills, a sense of urgency, and competence to work as a self-sufficient video journalist.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
News coverage responsibilities for all available media, knowledge of the community, story idea generation, anchoring newscasts and live news coverage as assigned, producing newscasts and/or stories as assigned, fact gathering, attribution, writing, video recording & editing, objectivity, interviewing, story/topic research, story set-up, driving, transporting equipment and using it for news coverage, computer/internet ability, typing ability, competence with various news gathering tools, appear at promotional functions, operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner, support news promotion, and perform additional duties as assigned. These duties apply to all of our media platforms.
Qualifications include:
Broadcast journalism experience, Media-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience in
journalism, solid ability to cover news independently, able to gather quality video/audio, edit, write and
report accurately and creatively under deadline pressure. Leadership skills, exceptional news judgment and
professional knowledge of news operations are required, along with ability to communicate live on-screen in
a professional manner for all of our media channels. The ability to type and operate newsroom computers
and other news gathering equipment in an above average capacity, excellent people skills when dealing
with co-workers and the public, a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are requirements.
Position would require permanent residence in Hall County.
Applicant MUST provide a resume DVD or internet link (preferred) representative of his/her work. DVD’s will not be returned. Submit resume and cover letter electronically indicating position applied for to:
By email to hr@1011now.com
By fax to 402.233.7885
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
KOLN/KGIN TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug and background testing. EOE Gray Television Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap or marital status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, D.C. 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.