| Employer | Gray Media |
|---|---|
| Location | Hastings, NE |
| Type | Full time |
| Apply by | May 22, 2025 |
| More details | https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings |
| Posted on | February 20, 2025 |
Description
KSNB-TV, Local4, Hastings, Nebraska, is looking for smart, capable storytellers who will embrace our Central Nebraska community and tell stories about the people who make it special! Local4 thrives because we have people with a passion for learning about our community and our audience and who authentically demonstrate that passion on the air, on-line and especially in person. Our audience embraces our talent because we show them we care. If you’re in the first or second stage of your career, this is an opportunity to learn community journalism. Sharpen your writing, visuals, editing and social media skills and be given opportunities that you won’t get in a larger market.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We need people on our team who have a passion for learning about our community and our audience and who authentically demonstrate that passion on the air, on-line and especially in person. Our audience embraces our talent because we show them that we care. On-air experience at a professional news station, a college degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism related field, are desired.
We’re looking for creative communicators. Use your background in journalism to demonstrate your passion. We’d like some professional experience, but the most important qualities are a desire to improve and willingness to put in the work to get there. Demonstrate that you can perform under deadline. It also helps if you’ve worked with ENPS, the Edius editing platform and ENG equipment.
If you have experience shooting live, local sports and news events, even better. We also look for personal story telling on broadcast and digital platforms.
Must have valid Driver’s License with good driving record. Employment is contingent on successfully passing drug screen and driving record check.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide sports segments for newscasts as assigned, as well as on various digital platforms
• Produce/Anchor sports segments for weekend newscasts
• When necessary, cover not only sports stories but also news stories at the discretion of newsroom management
• Fill-in anchor for sports and news when necessary due to illness or vacation relief
• Be ready and willing to work various schedules depending on the staffing needs of the station
• Perform all the regular duties of a reporter, from story ideas to shooting, editing, and going live, as well as posting on digital and social platforms
ABOUT STATION:
KSNB is the NBC affiliate for the Lincoln/Hastings/Kearney Market. Located in Hastings, the station focuses on hyper-local news, weather, and sports coverage for the cities of Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney.
KSNB is based in Hastings, a rural community rooted in hometown values and civic pride. As a member of the community, you will enjoy a stable economy, meet local artists, shopkeepers and storytellers, while strolling through downtown shops and visiting quaint restaurants and bars. Take advantage of beautiful parks and explore historic housing districts. Become a part of a community that cares. For big city amenities, it’s a convenient 90-minute drive to Lincoln or just 2 hours to Omaha.
ABOUT GRAY TELEVISION:
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at www.gray.tv/applynow
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 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.
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