SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - KOLN

About Gray Media:

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 45 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.

About KOLN:

Why You'll Love It Here:

The Ultimate Sports Lab: You'll be part of the most-watched sports team in the market, working in a city where sport isn't just a hobby, it's a way of life.

Mentorship from the Best: Work side-by-side with Sports Director Kevin Sjuts, a 20-year veteran who knows every corner of Nebraska sports.

Innovation at Scale: We aren't just "doing TV." We are evolving with streaming, podcasts, and new tech—and you'll be right at the forefront.

Career Launchpad: Gray Media is a leader in the industry; we prioritize your growth and provide a clear advancement path within our footprint.

Community Connection: Immerse yourself in a passionate sports town, where fans thirst for sports content of all types and care deeply about your reporting.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you live for the energy of a packed stadium and the thrill of a last-second buzzer-beater? Are you ready to step into the heart of Husker Nation and lead the conversation in one of the most sports-obsessed markets in the country? KOLN is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ who doesn't just report scores but tells the stories that define Nebraska sports. Whether you're courtside at the Devaney Center, on the sidelines at Memorial Stadium, or breaking news on our streaming platforms, you'll be a vital voice for the #1 news station in the region.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:

• Own the weekend desk: Lead our 6 & 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday sportscasts with authority, energy, and a conversational style that connects with Big Red fans. This goes beyond the desk and includes behind-the-scenes work like shooting video and interviews, producing sportscasts, and scripting shows.
• Drive the Husker narrative: Report extensively on University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletics from the legendary Volleyball program to Football Saturdays, ensuring our audience gets the inside track.
• Champion local sports: Cover the full spectrum of the Lincoln sports scene, including high school standouts, the Saltdogs, and the emerging pro volleyball scene with LOVB and the Supernovas.
• Think digital-first: Create high-impact content for social media, write sports stories for the web, and our "N Report" streaming podcast, engaging with fans where they live (which is everywhere).
• Be a team player: We can't do the work we do covering sports teams across the state without being a rock-solid team ourselves. You will work in partnership with fellow reporters, anchors, producers, digital leaders, and more each day.
• Dominate breaking sports news: Move with urgency when news breaks, whether it's a major coaching change or a star player's injury, ensuring we are first and most accurate across all platforms.
• Enterprise original stories: Look beyond the box score to find the "why" behind the game, crafting compelling features that people will be talking about at the water cooler on Monday.
• Collaborate across the state: Work closely with our sister Gray stations (WOWT, KSNB, KNOP) to ensure Nebraska fans have the most comprehensive coverage in the Midwest.
• Thrive under the lights: Conduct live on-location reporting during high-pressure game days, maintaining your cool while the crowd goes wild behind you.
• Create compelling content: Partner with Sports Director Kevin Sjuts on unique segments like our Friday Night Football “Sports Overtime,” pre-game and pre-season special broadcasts, and sponsored sports segments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You'll Bring:

• A sports storyteller's soul: You have a deep passion for sports and the knowledge to find the storylines and human elements in every victory or defeat.
• Proven broadcast chops: Experience anchoring, reporting, and shooting (yes, you’re a pro with a camera) in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Multi-platform mastery: You don't just "post to social," you understand how to build an audience on digital platforms and streaming.
• Unflappable composure: You thrive in the chaos of breaking sports news and live sidelines.
• Sharp news judgment: You know what Lincoln cares about, and you deliver it with accuracy and integrity.
• A "Self-Starter" engine: You don't wait for an assignment; you see a story, and you go get it.
• Collaborative spirit: You're a team player who knows that winning coverage is a group effort.
• Stamina for the season: You're ready for the travel, the late nights, and the high-octane pace of a Nebraska sports calendar.
• Additional qualifications include: College degree related to the field, experience in sports broadcasting, experience using video editing software and rundown technology, experience using broadcast quality cameras, writing in AP & broadcast style, and reporting live on air.

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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.