SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END NIGHT) - KOLN/KSNB

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/KSNB:

Why You'll Love It Here at KSNB Local4

Creative freedom: We aren't looking for a cookie-cutter sports anchor; we want your voice and your ideas for new shows and digital series. 

Streaming-first focus: You won't just be "on TV"—you'll be at the forefront of our digital evolution, building a portfolio that spans every modern platform. 

Real community impact: You’ll tell stories that actually matter to families in Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney. 

Mentorship & growth: We’re part of Gray Media, which means you have a massive network of support and a clear path for career advancement.

Work with a squad: Join a team that is passionate, scrappy, and dedicated to winning the digital-first media landscape.

Ready to build a sports brand that people actually care about? Let’s create something amazing together.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you believe sports are about more than just a final score? (Because let’s be real—anyone can check an app for that.) We’re looking for a Weeknight Sports Storyteller who wants to do more than just read highlights. We want someone who can find the heart, the hustle, and the human stories that connect Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney. If you’re a digital native who lives for the "why" behind the game and wants to build a brand across social, streaming, and broadcast, then Local4 is your playground.

Applications close April 30, 2026

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

What You'll Do:

- Own the stream: Develop and host regular streaming-first content, from weekly coaches' shows to deep-dive athlete profiles that live on our OTT and digital platforms.
- Uncover the "why": Go beyond the box score to find the unique, powerful stories of athletes and fans that make Central Nebraska sports a community staple.
- Anchor with energy: Deliver high-energy, authentic sports segments during our weeknight newscasts that feel like a conversation, not a lecture.
- Dominate social platforms: Create platform-specific content (TikTok, Reels, etc.) that engages local fans and families where they actually spend their time.
- Shoot & edit with style: Use your eye for visual storytelling to capture impactful video and craft sharp, fast-paced packages that pop on every screen.
- Build your brand: Embed yourself in the local sports scene, building the relationships that lead to exclusive stories and make you a "must-follow" for Central Nebraska fans.
- Innovate the game: Help us figure out how local sports fans use digital/social platforms and make the Local4 brand the ultimate destination for sports families.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:

- A digital-first brain that thinks in "content" rather than just "TV segments."
- Killer storytelling skills and a portfolio that proves you can make an audience feel something.
- The hustle to shoot, edit, and produce your own work while maintaining a high creative bar.
- A genuine curiosity about people and the ability to make athletes and coaches feel comfortable opening up.
- On-camera presence that is authentic, conversational, and—most importantly—you.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where "weeknight" means being where the action is.
- A collaborative spirit and a "let's try it" attitude toward new digital and streaming ideas

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"