News Anchor

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - KOLN

About KOLN:

KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln, Hastings, Kearney markets. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln, the station is the area's dominant news leader, with number one newscasts in every daypart. The 10/11 news brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news, weather, and sports coverage.

Job Summary/Description:

10/11 News is looking for a proven newsroom leader to anchor the market-leading weekday morning newscast. We're looking for an anchor who has a strong drive to be involved in the day's content and can engage an audience and convey news in an effective and relatable way.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Be the primary content driver for the market-leading morning newscast
• Select compelling content, write engaging stories, edit video, and produce graphics to showcase your content
• Communicate with directors, anchors, and reporters from the booth
• Other responsibilities will depend on the candidate and could include anchoring the mid-day newscast, reporting, or digital duties
• Meet tight daily deadlines
• Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
• Assist with posting content to our app, website, and social media as needed
• Work flexible hours

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Exceptional writing ability
• Exceptional news judgment
• Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
• 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 a plus

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOLN-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk6yb8-3-129-211-173-42 in your application.