MM JOURNALIST/FILL-IN ANCHOR (TV & STREAMING) - KNOP

GRAY MEDIA; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

FSA

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media's KNOP-TV in North Platte, Nebraska, seeks a high-energy journalist who can do it all—from anchoring to reporting, editing, and live weather updates. You will contribute across broadcast and OTT platforms, delivering engaging local stories with urgency and empathy.

You will pitch, shoot, write, and edit stories for North Platte and the Sandhills, while embracing a digital-first approach to publishing and community reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to cover news, weather, and sports with versatility.
• Calm under pressure and fast learner for tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a versatile anchor for traditional broadcasts and OTT platforms.
• Pitch, shoot, write, and edit local stories for North Platte and Sandhills.
• Deliver live weather updates and cover local sports.
• Lead digital-first publishing to mobile, web, and social channels.
• Help shape OTT strategy with content for connected TV.
• Build relationships with the North Platte community.

Skills

Anchor skills

Storytelling

Digital-first mindset

Public speaking

Editing

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Edius

ENPS

Job description

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: MMJOU016988

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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North Platte, NE 69101, USA

Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KNOP:

• The Ultimate Training Ground: North Platte is the best-kept secret for career growth. You’ll learn more here in one year than you would in three years elsewhere because you get to touch every part of the operation.
• Real Impact: In a market like ours, your work is seen and felt immediately. You aren't just a number; you are a vital part of the community's daily life.
• Outdoor & Community Life: Enjoy the authentic Nebraska lifestyle, from incredible outdoor recreation to spectacular community theater and music, all while working in a newsroom that feels like family.

Job Summary/Description:

Be a journalist who can truly do it all! We’re looking for a high-energy, multi-talented storyteller to join KNOP-TV in North Platte, Nebraska. This isn't a "stay in your lane" kind of job. From the anchor desk to the sidelines, and from breaking news to live weather updates, you will master every facet of modern media across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Command the desk: Serve as a versatile fill-in anchor for both traditional broadcast newscasts and our rapidly growing OTT streaming platforms, delivering news with authority and personality.
• Own the field: Pitch, shoot, write, and edit impactful local stories that matter to North Platte and the surrounding Sandhills, ensuring our community’s voice is heard.
• Master the elements: Learn to deliver live weather updates and cover local sports, gaining the kind of well-rounded experience that most journalists take years to acquire.
• Lead digital-first publishing: Don’t wait for the 6:00 PM news—push breaking updates, live streams, and custom video content straight to mobile, web, and social feeds the moment news happens.
• Drive streaming innovation: Help shape our OTT strategy by creating unique content for connected TV apps, engaging a digital-first audience where they live.
• Connect with the community: Build trusted relationships across North Platte, becoming a familiar face who listens to viewers and tells their stories with empathy and urgency.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A "get it done" attitude: You’re excited by the idea of doing everything—news, weather, and sports—and you thrive on the variety of a small-market newsroom.
• Screen presence: Whether you’re behind the anchor desk or live on a smartphone in the field, you bring charisma, clarity, and a digital-first mindset.
• Technical curiosity: You’re ready to master ENG gear, non-linear editing (Edius), and newsroom systems (ENPS) to produce professional content on tight deadlines.
• Storytelling chops: You have a degree in journalism (or equivalent experience) and a passion for finding the "why" behind every story.
• Composure under pressure: When news breaks, you’re the calm in the storm, able to synthesize facts quickly and go live at a moment’s notice.
• Community heart: You’re genuinely curious about the people of Nebraska and want to make a real impact in a tight-knit, supportive environment.
• The basics: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are a must for this mobile role.

KNOP-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 genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws 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 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.

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