Newscast Producer (Nightside) Koln

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 45 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:

Why Youll Love It Here:

Make a real impact: Youll be part of the most-watched news team in Lincoln telling stories that genuinely matter to our neighbors.
Future-forward innovation: Were embracing new tech streaming and original content so youll build cutting-edge skills and experience that will propel your career.
Supportive growth-focused culture: We prioritize your well-being offer clear feedback and provide opportunities for career advancement.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a detail-oriented creative journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment The 10/11 News team is seeking an Evening Newscast Producer to take the lead on our market-leading newscasts at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Our producers are true newsroom leaders. You will contribute daily to elevating our newscasts. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling thrives under deadline pressure and has a strong grasp of local and national news. This producer will craft compelling visually engaging newscasts that inform and connect with our audience on all platforms.

While the evening newscasts will be your primary objective 10/11 is rapidly evolving to keep up with the demands of viewers who are seeking out local news on all platforms. You will be cross-trained to produce content for our social media website and streaming desk. You must be an innovator who can see the big picture as well as someone who is a stickler for the details writing conversationally (for TV) and with AP Style (for digital).

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What youll bring:

- We prefer a college degree in journalism or a related field and at least one or more year of newsroom or producing experience.
- Must have a desire to work hard be creative and bring a positive attitude to work with you each day.
- Research skills news judgment and the ability to employ critical thinking skills to go beyond the press release and confirm news tips coming into the newsroom.
- Time management skills are essential. Must be able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy especially in a breaking news situation.
- Adaptability and hunger to learn: The media landscape is always changing and youre excited to evolve with it.
- A true team player: You lift others and know that the best work happens when we collaborate.
- A strong candidate will have a responsible presence on digital platforms including social media.
- Some knowledge of CMS and digital platforms as well as newscast producing and editing technology is a plus.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). A writing test will be required.
- Some flexibility to work different hours and shifts if needed (for example to cover a coworkers time off or to assist in breaking news and specialized coverage).

Qualifications/Requirements:

What youll bring:

- We prefer a college degree in journalism or a related field and at least one or more year of newsroom or producing experience.
- Must have a desire to work hard be creative and bring a positive attitude to work with you each day.
- Research skills news judgment and the ability to employ critical thinking skills to go beyond the press release and confirm news tips coming into the newsroom.
- Time management skills are essential. Must be able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy especially in a breaking news situation.
- Adaptability and hunger to learn: The media landscape is always changing and youre excited to evolve with it.
- A true team player: You lift others and know that the best work happens when we collaborate.
- A strong candidate will have a responsible presence on digital platforms including social media.
- Some knowledge of CMS and digital platforms as well as newscast producing and editing technology is a plus.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). A writing test will be required.
- Some flexibility to work different hours and shifts if needed (for example to cover a coworkers time off or to assist in breaking news and specialized coverage).

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.

Required Experience:

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