Digital Breaking News MmjProducer Koln
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KOLN:
KOLN is the dominant broadcast and digital station in the Lincoln Nebraska DMA. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln the station is the areas dominant news leader with number one newscasts in every day part. Not only does KOLN lead broadcast it is the only station in the market with a dedicated streaming studio that is at the forefront of media adapting to the new digital landscape. The station has a focus on providing viewers with live breaking news and weather in addition to original local reporting. The 10/11 News brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news weather and sports coverage. To make all this happen the station consistently upgrades technology provides training opportunities and fosters a strong newsroom culture.
The CBS affiliate is the master hub for three of Grays Nebraska television stations managing master control and some internal operations for its sister stations: KSNB (the NBC in Grand Island/Hastings) and KNOP (the NBC in North Platte). KOLN works with Gray Media staff across the state from North Platte to Omaha to provide accurate and compelling coverage to all Nebraskans.
Job Summary/Description:
KOLN is seeking a driven and dynamic Breaking News Multi-Media Journalist and Producer to play a critical role in our morning show operations. This position will lead digital coverage of breaking news and weather in the overnight hours. They will provide breaking news coverage in newscasts and on the 10/11 Now Streaming Studio. This person will also be trained to produce the show assisting the overnight producer on days when there arent breaking stories to cover.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead digital coverage overnight including writing local news stories as needed and posting to social media
- Report breaking news from the field and 10/11 Streaming Studio
- Monitor police scanner for breaking news
- Drive the 10/11 storm chasing vehicle the Weather Shield during weather events
- Produce the 10/11 morning show on a fill-in basis
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Exceptional writing ability
- Exceptional news judgment and sense of urgency
- Familiarity with social media streaming services
- Some experience in journalism preferably broadcast journalism
- A four-year degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Familiarity with ENPS Edius or other non-linear editing systems TVU Bitcentral or Arc Publishing is a plus
**Must have a valid drivers License with a good driving record.**
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media 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 Media 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Key Skills
- Video Editing
- Communication skills
- Content Management Systems
- Military Experience
- Copy Editing
- AP Style
- Ftp
- Journalism
- SEO
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Writing Skills
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
