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About Gray Television:Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KOLN:
KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln, Hastings, and 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 accepting applications for a full-time assignment editor. You will be a key manager of the day’s news process for the market’s #1 station, and the center of information coming into our Lincoln newsroom.
Duties/responsibilities include, (but are not limited to):
• Effectively track, prioritize, and manage all information coming into the newsroom
• Communicate with story sources or contacts to help verify or begin developing story content
• Work with newsroom managers to decide on daily coverage priorities, and delegate assignments to newsroom staff
• Respond urgently, decisively, and effectively when breaking news occurs
• Maintain a coverage calendar, including local events and court cases
• Help organize and track camera gear and vehicle assignments
• Assist with newsroom digital duties, including posting stories to our apps, website, and social media platforms
• There will be live, on-camera streaming anchoring opportunities for the right candidate
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Exceptional news judgment
• At least 2 years of professional newsroom experience
• Experience and ability in coordinating news coverage and generating story ideas
• Professional phone and email skills
• The ability to use exceptional new judgment to prioritize tasks and assignments
• Familiarity with ENPS, Edius or other non-linear editing systems, TVU, Bitcentral, or ARC Publishing a plus
• Knowledge of Lincoln, NE, and surrounding communities a plus
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLN-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where 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 Television expressly prohibits 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday. |
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If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references. |
