Anchor/Reporter

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Vision Insurance

401K Contribution

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is seeking an Anchor/Reporter for KTVN 2 News Nevada in Reno, NV. The role anchors and reports daily newscasts, handles breaking news, and serves as a visible representative in the Northern Nevada community.

The ideal candidate has strong on-air presence, excellent broadcast writing skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. This position requires occasional local travel and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism or related field.
• Minimum one year of anchoring and reporting experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, clean MVR, and reliable daily access to a vehicle; travel within listening/viewership area may be required.

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.

Skills

On-air presence

Broadcast writing

Ethical

Live reporting

Video editing

Newsroom technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Anchor / Reporter

KTVN 2 News Nevada – Reno, NV

Position Overview

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

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
• 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.

Work Environment & Schedule

• 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.

Benefits

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

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.