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Nevada Broadcasters Association is hiring: Weekend Anchor/Reporter in Nevada

Nevada Broadcasters Association, Nevada, IA, United States, 50201

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KTVN 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
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