Anchor/Video Journalist
June 10, 2013
Application Minimum Deadline: COB June 25, 2013
Application Maximum Deadline: COB August 1, 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 Anchor/VideoJournalist in our Lincoln Newsroom. The anchor/reporter has responsibilities for anchoring, reporting, news gathering and news presentation across various media channels.
Duties include:
The select candidate is capable of anchoring, reporting, writing, producing, planning, story generation, web posting, videography and editing, and producing news stories from inception to completion professionally, as assigned, via our various and growing media channels, and all on deadline. Duties include TV & online news stories that are professionally complete and compelling, anchor newscasts as assigned, present stories calmly and clearly and in a live capacity, appear at promotional functions, operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner, support news promotion, contribute regularly to news coverage and perform duties as assigned. These duties apply to all of our media platforms. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and inspire his/her co-workers by excelling in job performance, news judgment/ethics, attitude and communication skills.
Qualifications include:
Broadcast journalism experience, preferably in an anchor and/or producer position, college degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism related field, leadership skill, 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 Lancaster 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 to:
By email to hr@1011now.com
By fax to 402.467.9461
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.