NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KOLN Job at Gray Media in Lincoln

Job Title

News Producer (Primary) - KOLN

Company

Gray Media

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets where it holds the first and/or second highest rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and additional media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KOLN

KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln‑Hastings‑Kearney market. 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 1011NOW news brand is well‑known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news, weather, and sports coverage.

Job Summary

10/11 News is accepting applications for a full‑time weekday newscast producer in Lincoln, NE. The primary driver of the market’s dominant newscasts, the producer will find and produce compelling, important stories that drive viewership and produce our 12 pm and 5 pm newscasts. On‑air opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Be the primary content driver for market‑leading newscasts and live streams
• Select compelling content, write engaging stories, edit video, and produce graphics to showcase your content
• Communicate with directors, anchors, and reporters from the booth
• Meet tight daily deadlines
• Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
• Assist with posting content to our apps, 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 is a plus

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.