KFSN General Assignment Reporter

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

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with KFSN Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

KFSN Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xkwxjz-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.