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 47 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.
About KOLN:
The Ultimate Career Launchpad: You aren't just a reporter—you’re an anchor, a producer, and a digital strategist. You’ll leave here (if you ever want to leave!) as one of the most well-rounded and marketable journalists in the industry.
Real Community Impact: 10/11 is a Lincoln staple and the most-watched TV station in the Capitol City. You’ll see the direct result of your work every day in the city you call home.
Innovation-First Culture: Gray Media is leading the charge in the digital evolution of media. You’ll be building the future of how people consume news.
A Team That Has Your Back: We work hard and move fast, but we do it together. You’ll be part of a supportive newsroom that values your voice, your growth, and your ambition.
Unlimited Growth Potential: Whether you want to grow within KOLN or explore opportunities at one of our 100+ Gray Media stations across the country, we are invested in your journey.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you thrive on the adrenaline of a breaking story? Are you the person who sees a plume of smoke or a line of sirens and wonders why? KOLN is looking for a high-energy, digital-savvy Breaking News MMJ/Producer to join our morning team. This isn't just a reporting job; it’s a chance to command the 10/11 Alert Center, drive our digital desk, and help Lincoln wake up with the information they need to start their day. If you’re ready to be the first word on the stories that matter most, we want to talk to you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Command the Alert Center: Own the morning headlines from our digital desk during 10/11 This Morning. You’ll anchor breaking news hits with urgency, authority, and a conversational style that connects with viewers on every screen.
- Chase the Story: Hit the ground running (literally) to breaking news scenes across the Capital City. You’ll be the eyes and ears for our audience, providing live reports that capture the "right now" of a developing situation.
- Drive Digital Engagement: Keep a pulse on our digital platforms. You’ll craft compelling social content and send out breaking news pushes that keep our audience informed wherever they are.
- Amplify the Weather Experience: When the weather turns, you’re the bridge between the science and the street. You’ll drive the 10/11 Weather Shield, providing real-time, live coverage of conditions to show our viewers exactly what they’ll face when they walk out the door.
- Master the Control Room: Cross-train as a producer to take the lead of the show when needed. You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of Lincoln’s most-trusted newscast, making you a multi-tooled threat in any newsroom.
- Craft Urgent Narratives: Write scripts that tell a story. You’ll locate the best video, find the most reliable sources, and produce segments that move at the speed of news.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A News Junkie’s Heart: You live for the scoop. You have a deep interest in local and national news and a natural curiosity that drives you to find the "human" angle in every headline.
- Killer News Judgment: You know the difference between a minor delay and a major emergency. You have the confidence to make the call in the heat of the moment and the street smarts to navigate a chaotic scene.
- Digital-First Mindset: You understand that news happens on phones before it happens on TVs. You’re comfortable creating content for social and streaming platforms and know how to make a story "pop" online.
- On-Air Presence: Whether you have a year in a professional newsroom or standout experience at a college station, you bring a natural, energetic presence to the camera.
- Self-Starter DNA: You’re a proactive decision-maker who thrives on independence but knows when to lean on your team for guidance.
- Urgency and Empathy: You move fast because the news moves fast, but you never lose sight of the people behind the stories. You treat every interview with the respect it deserves.
- Technical Scrappiness: Familiarity with Sony/JVC cameras, Edius, and ENPS is a huge plus, but your willingness to learn and master new tech is what really matters.
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 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 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.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Deep interest in local and national news
- Experience in professional newsroom or college station
- Familiarity with camera equipment and editing software
What We Do
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally 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 US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
