About *** Television:
*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
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.
About ****:
****-TV serves the Central Nebraska area in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney market. We are an *** affiliate with full-ser *** newscasts weekdays and weekends. "Local 4" is a growing brand in the market on broadcast and digital platforms.
Our hyper-local focus on Grand Island-Hastings-Kearney is unmatched and positions us as an innovative leader in Central Nebraska! **** 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-mile drive to Lincoln or just 2 hours to Omaha.
Job Summary/Description:
****-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 *** skills and be given opportunities you won't get in a larger market.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Produce news content
• Enterprise, shoot, edit, and report compelling stories
• Execute all aspects of storytelling, scheduling shoots and interviews, shooting video, writing scripts, editing, and going live as needed
• Be a multi-platform storyteller, with regular posts to social *** and the station's website and news apps
• Meet daily deadlines
• Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
Qualifications/Requirements:
• On-air experience at a professional news station, a college degree, or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field, are preferred.
• Ability to communicate live on-screen in a professional manner, for all of our *** channels.
• Ability to type and operate newsroom computers and other news-gathering equipment, excellent people skills when dealing with coworkers and the public, a valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Position would require permanent residence in Hastings or Grand Island, Nebraska.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , 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 *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/( *** Television, is a drug-free workplace.
Additional Info:
*** 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, *** 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.
*** Television 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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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