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!

If interested, please email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.