Mmj​/Fill-In Anchor - Koln

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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

• Culture first:
  We believe that a great newsroom starts with great people. You’ll find a supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is heard.
• Innovation at our core:
  We’re not stuck in the past. We’re constantly evolving and want you to help us define the future of local media.
• Real community impact:
  In Lincoln, your work matters. You’ll see the direct results of your reporting in your neighbors' lives.
• Growth opportunities:
  We’re a mid-level market that acts like a big one. You’ll get the mentorship and experience you need to level up your career.

Are you a storyteller who lives for landing the interview or getting the scoop? Do you thrive on the rush of a breaking story and the satisfaction of seeing your work spark a conversation across every screen in town? We’re looking for an entry-level Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team at KOLN, 10/11 News - the #1 station in Lincoln.

Our perfect candidate is someone who isn’t just looking for a job, but a place to grow, innovate, and become a part of our newsroom family. If you’ve got the college experience and the hunger to do impactful journalism that matters, we want to meet you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the story:
  From the idea to the final edit, you’ll pitch, shoot, write, and edit compelling stories that resonate with our local community.
• Lead on digital:
  You won’t just wait for the 6 PM news; you’ll be the first to break stories on our digital, livestream, and social platforms, engaging our audience where they live.
• Master breaking news:
  When news breaks, you’re on it. You’ll deliver live updates with urgency, accuracy, and a calm head under pressure.
• Craft impactful journalism:
  You’ll dig deeper than the surface, finding the  why  behind the  what  and telling stories that make a difference in Lincoln.
• Be a newsroom citizen:
  You’ll collaborate with producers, anchors, and digital editors, contributing to a culture of kindness, creativity, and mutual support.
• Innovate across platforms:
  Whether it’s a vertical video for social or a deep-dive livestream, you’ll experiment with new ways to reach our audience.
• Lead the desk:
  Anchor newscasts from the iconic Ken Siemek studio on a fill-in basis. Assist producers in stacking and writing those shows.

• College-level experience:
  You’ve spent your time in the trenches of a campus newsroom or internship and are ready to take the next big step.
• A digital-first mindset:
  You understand that news happens 24/7 and are comfortable creating content for social media and streaming as much as for broadcast.
• Killer storytelling skills:
  You know how to find the heart of a story and tell it in a way that’s visual, emotional, and memorable.
• Strong news judgment:
  You know what’s important to our viewers and can make smart decisions under deadline pressure.
• Tech savvy:
  You’re comfortable with a camera, a laptop, and an editing suite (and you’re not afraid to troubleshoot on the fly or know when to call for help).
• Urgency and empathy:
  You move fast, but you never lose sight of the people behind the stories you’re…