Anchor/Reporter

Sarkes Tarzian; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor/Reporter for KTVN to deliver trusted, engaging journalism to the 2 News Nevada audience.

Anchor and report on daily newscasts, handle breaking news with professionalism, and serve as a visible representative in the Northern Nevada community. Responsibilities include writing broadcast copy, reporting enterprise stories, and collaborating with the newsroom to plan coverage during ratings periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred (high school diploma required).
• Strong on-air presence and clear, conversational delivery.
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast journalism.
• Ability to work live on television and under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live newscasts with clear, confident delivery.
• Write broadcast-style copy and report enterprise stories for multiple newscasts.
• Respond calmly and decisively during breaking news situations.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and the assignment desk on story content and priorities.
• Develop story ideas and plan coverage for ratings periods.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and organizations.
• Represent KTVN through community appearances and involvement.
• Provide guidance to photographers and producers and help motivate the newsroom.

Skills

On-air presence

Broadcast writing

Live TV

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing

Newsroom technology

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The News Anchor/Reporter plays a key role in delivering trusted, engaging journalism to the 2 News Nevada audience. This position anchors and reports on daily newscasts, handles breaking news with professionalism, and serves as a visible representative of the station within the Northern Nevada community. The role supports KTVN’s mission of “Coverage You Can Count On.”

Key Responsibilities

• Anchor live newscasts with clear, confident, and engaging delivery
• Write broadcast-style copy and report enterprise stories for multiple newscasts
• Respond calmly and decisively during breaking news situations
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and the assignment desk on story content and priorities
• Develop story ideas and plan coverage for ratings periods
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and organizations
• Represent KTVN through community appearances and involvement
• Serve as a newsroom leader by providing guidance and professional input to photographers and producers
• Help motivate the newsroom and contribute positively to newsroom culture
• Take initiative when additional newsroom support is needed

Qualifications

• Strong on-air presence with the ability to present news clearly and conversationally
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast journalism
• Ethical, fair, well-spoken, and personable
• Comfortable working live on television and under deadline pressure
• Ability to learn video editing and newsroom technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred (high school diploma required)
• Minimum one year of anchoring and reporting experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license, clean motor vehicle record, and reliable daily access to a personal vehicle are required. This position involved frequent local travel throughout the station’s listening/viewership area to meet with prospective and current clients.
• Newsroom operates 24/7
• Position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during breaking news
• Position requires frequent walking, including navigation of uneven outdoor terrain; presence at crime scenes and other active incident locations requiring continuous vigilance, situational awareness, and attention to safety; and the ability to carry and transport up to 30 pounds of equipment.

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.