Multimedia Journalist & Anchor — Lead Local News & Digital

Gray Local Media, Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KOLN-TV/Gray Media in Lincoln, NE is seeking an entry-level Multimedia Journalist to join our newsroom family. You’ll pitch, shoot, write and edit stories that reflect our local community and you’ll break news on our digital platforms.

A college background and a digital-first mindset are valued as you collaborate with producers, anchors and editors to deliver engaging content across TV, livestream and social. This is a growth-focused role in a fast-paced, supportive newsroom.

Qualifications

• Campus newsroom or internship experience.
• Ability to create content for social media and streaming.
• Strong storytelling that translates to video and writing.

Responsibilities

• Own the story: pitch, shoot, write and edit compelling stories.
• Lead on digital: break stories on digital platforms and social media.
• Master breaking news: deliver live updates with urgency and accuracy.
• Craft impactful journalism: dig deeper to tell meaningful stories.
• Be a newsroom citizen: collaborate with producers and editors.
• Innovate across platforms: experiment with vertical video and livestreams.
• Lead the desk: anchor newscasts on a fill-in basis and assist with writing.

Skills

College-level experience

Digital-first mindset

Killer storytelling

Strong news judgment

Tech savvy

Urgency and empathy

Team player

Job description

KOLN-TV/Gray Media in Lincoln, NE is seeking an entry-level Multimedia Journalist to join our newsroom family. You’ll pitch, shoot, write and edit stories that reflect our local community and you’ll break news on our digital platforms.

A college background and a digital-first mindset are valued as you collaborate with producers, anchors and editors to deliver engaging content across TV, livestream and social. This is a growth-focused role in a fast-paced, supportive newsroom.