General Assignment Reporter, KFSN-TV

Job Description

KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television station in Central California, is seeking a General Assignment Reporter to join our top-rated news team. We want someone who thrives on breaking news and excels at telling accurate, balanced, and engaging stories.

The ideal candidate will report for the station’s newscasts and digital platforms, all while keeping the audience updated along the way on social media. Our reporters are expected to turn creative and memorable stories, often fronting them with active live shots. The ideal candidate innovates, pitches strong stories, and is willing to experiment with new technology. This person must be organized, flexible, and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who is naturally curious, receptive to feedback, and brings a positive attitude every day.
 
Responsibilities:

• Research, set up interviews, and write content daily.
• Collaborate with photojournalists, producers, assignment editors, and managers to execute story assignments
• Effectively deliver breaking news live on-air, without a script.
• Shoot and edit stories as needed
• Fill-in anchor as needed

 
Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of reporting experience is required. This is not an entry level position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Central Valley and bilingual skills are a plus.

 
Required Education

• College Degree

 
 
This position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA agreement. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $52,500.00 to $76,654.00 per year. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
 
 
For more information, and to apply, go to www.abc30.com/jobs or send your resume to KFSN-TV, Human Resources, Dept.  25-GAR, 1777 G Street, Fresno, CA  93706.  KFSN-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of reporting experience is required. This is not an entry level position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

 

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