Weekend Anchor/Reporter Job at KTVN 2 News Nevada in Reno

WEEKEND ANCHOR/REPORTER

Sarkes Tarzian is seeking a seasoned Weekend Anchor/Reporter for KTVN- 2 News Nevada in beautiful Reno, Nevada. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The purpose of the Weekend Anchor/Reporter position is to build and sustain trust and appeal to the 2 News Nevada audience and help earn the highest ratings possible. The Weekend News Anchor/Reporter should make sure the newscast is delivered to our audience in a clear manner they can understand and in a style that appeals to them and supports “Coverage You Can Count On.” The Weekend News Anchor/Reporter must make his/her mark in the community through personal appearances and involvement with different organizations.

The schedule is as follows: Saturday/Sunday evening shows (5pm, 6:30pm, 11pm); Weekday reporting Wednesday-Friday (regular daytime hours)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Anchoring newscasts
• General assignment reporting
• Motivate newsroom and provide leadership for other employees
• Willing and able to take charge in breaking news situations
• Be involved in the community
• Stay up to date on local and state issues, and have or develop extensive knowledge about northern Nevada
• Write and read copy for live newscasts
• Collaborate with News Producer to make decisions concerning news content

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Journalism (preferred)
• High school degree or equivalent (required)
• One year of live anchoring
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Write copy for broadcast conversational style
• Knowledge of how to edit video for TV news
• Bring story ideas to the table and plan in advance for ratings period

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Vacation and PTO
• Holiday Pay
• …and more!

If interested, please click “apply” and/or email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.