Disney is hiring : KFSN Weekend Anchor / Reporter in Fresno

Overview

KFSN-TV / ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Station in Central California, has an opening for a weekend anchor / reporter who is responsible for crafting high impact content on linear and digital platforms. The candidate also sets the tone for teamwork and excellence within the station and across the station group. The anchor / reporter is an empathetic and ethical news leader who is committed to uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. This person must be a team player, compelling journalist, and skilled storyteller with the ability to authentically engage and connect with audiences on all platforms. Additionally, the anchor / reporter must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility journalists have when it comes to the communities they serve.

This position will anchor Saturday / Sunday, and report three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Effectively handle breaking news live on-air, without a script, both in studio and out in the field
• Ability to research, set up, shoot, write and edit content on a daily basis
• Contribute exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
• Enterprise stories and bring strong pitches to daily meetings
• Foster positive relationships and develop strong contacts in the community
• Collaborate with producers and managers before, during and after shows, always looking for ways to improve, evolve and innovate storytelling from the studio or field
• Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming
• Participate in community and station public events
• Fill in for other anchors / reporters

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Additional Info

The base salary for this position in Fresno, CA is $62,000 - $75,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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