Anchor/Reporter

KTVN 2 News Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Vision Insurance

401K Contribution

Holiday Pay

Job summary

KTVN 2 News Nevada in Reno seeks an Anchor Reporter who will deliver trusted, engaging journalism to the Northern Nevada audience. You will anchor daily newscasts and report enterprise stories.

The role requires calm, professional handling of breaking news, collaboration with producers, photographers, and assignment desks, and active community involvement.

This position may involve local travel and variable hours as dictated by news cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• Strong on-air presence and ability to present news clearly and conversationally.
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast journalism.
• Ethical, fair, well spoken and personable.
• Comfortable working live on television under deadline pressure.
• Ability to learn video editing and newsroom technology.

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 relationships with community leaders and organizations.
• Represent KTVN through community appearances and involvement.

Skills

On-air presence

Broadcast writing

Live reporting under deadline

Professional demeanor

Video editing

Newsroom technology

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing software

Newsroom technology

Job description

Anchor Reporter KTVN 2 News Nevada Reno NV Position Overview

The News AnchorReporter 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 KTVNs 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

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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
• Bachelors degree in Journalism or related field preferred high school diploma required
• Minimum one year of anchoring and reporting experience preferred
• A valid drivers license clean motor vehicle record and reliable daily access to a personal vehicle are required

This position involved frequent local travel throughout the stations listeningviewership area to meet with prospective and current clients

Work Environment & Schedule

Newsroom operates 247

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

Benefits

• Health Life and Vision Insurance401K ContributionHoliday Payand more

Sarkes Tarzian Inc is an equal opportunity employer