KFSN Weekend Anchor/Reporter Job at The Walt Disney Company in Fresno

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 anchor/reporter 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, 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:

• Previous anchor experience
• Know how to present active and engaging live shots
• Must work well under deadline pressure
• Must have schedule flexibility and ability to work holidays
• Ability to shoot and edit content as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience on the air. This is not an entry level position
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and/or Dalet One-Cut

Required Education:

• A college degree or equivalent

Additional Info:

• Please include link to your recent reel on your resume

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Entertainment Providers

Fresno, CA