KOLN Assignment Editor (full time)
KOLN/KGIN-TV is currently seeking applicants for the above full-time position. If you have a passion for news coverage and a desire to lead journalists in aggressive and ethical news coverage, we have a job for you to consider. We want someone who has worked as a journalist and now wants to lead a newsroom in first-rate story coverage
Responsibilities Include:
Enterprising story ideas and assigning stories to news crews. Creating and maintaining a network of news sources necessary for making sure we get the story first and right. Making sure reporters are accountable for enterprising solid stories, and responsible for completing their assignments on deadline.
Qualifications Include:
Degree in journalism related field or equivalent job experience; excellent people and phone skills; ability to operate newsroom computers and type at above-average speed; maintain a permanent residence in Lancaster County; valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Hours: Work schedules vary due to the need to operate the News Department efficiently. Work assignments may include weekend, evening work and overnight assignments. Reasonable and regular attendance is required.
KOLN/KGIN TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing, background check & MVR check. EOE. Send resume to or complete an application at:
KOLN/KGIN-TV / Personnel Supervisor
P.O. Box 30350
Lincoln, NE 68503
Fax (402) 467-9461 or e-mail jobs@kolnkgin.com
Application Deadline: July 1, 2008
Late Submissions may or may not be considered at KOLN/KGIN's discretion,
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Gray Television Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap or martial status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, D.C. 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.
