Reporter at KTVN 2 News Nevada

REPORTER

Sarkes Tarzian is seeking a seasoned Reporter for KTVN 2 News Nevada in Reno, NV. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to [email protected]. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The purpose of a News Reporter is to present the latest up-to-date news to the station’s television and digital audiences in the easiest to understand, objective and accurate way possible in a confident and easy to understand manner. To present the news in the most objective way possible. To continue to grow as a writer, researcher and reporter. To always hold the reputation of KTVN 2 News Nevada in a very positive light.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write packages, voice overs-and live shots for air and digital platforms
• General assignment reporting
• Set up stories and keep in close communication with producers and the assignment editor, as far as scheduling interviews and story developments.
• Always generate new ideas to the assignment editor
• Make beat calls (Always follow up previously reported stories, for new developments)
• Read all local newspapers and publications, plus be aware of what is happening both in the world and nationally on a daily basis
• Attend all editorial meetings that fall in your work shift and arrive with story ideas
• Continuously work on all on-air skills, including live, voice, and communication
• Work with and give appropriate guidance to photographers

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Journalism (preferred)
• High school degree or equivalent (required)
• One year of professional reporting, with live reporting experience (preferred)
• Develop and maintain contacts in the community
• Ability to research, write, and report news stories for television
• Typing and writing skills
• Being able to use or learn to use non-linear editors
• Understand the ENG equipment
• Have good interviewing skills, develop a broadcast voice for air, and have a professional physical presentation on air
• Know how to write to video
• Ability to work under deadline pressure on a daily basis
• Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

Benefits

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

If interested, please click “apply” and/or email your resume to [email protected].