1011 News is accepting applications for a full-time Anchor/Reporter to work in our Lincoln newsroom. The anchor/reporter is expected to be a dynamic personality on air and be a watchdog journalist setting an example in our newsroom and pushing to win news of the day. He/she must also know how to produce an engaging newscast and produce content across various media channels across the state of Nebraska. This position is great for a lead reporter, already working in a professional newsroom, to take their next step as an anchor while still building on their field experience.
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, support news promotion, contribute regularly to news coverage and perform duties as assigned. These duties apply to all of our media platforms.
Qualifications include:
Broadcast journalism experience, 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 Lincoln, Nebraska
Applications due Sept. 18.
Send resume, DVD demo and/or link with a cover letter giving your thoughts about the future of TV news on-air & online, and your role in it 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