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Current Job Openings

Assignment Editor

KFSN-TV ABC30, the Disney/ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an Assignment Editor to join our multiplatform content team. This individual is a critical member of our newsroom and will be responsible for coordinating assignments for news coverage and stories as well as contribute story ideas and content for both digital and broadcast. The successful candidate will have a high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, function well under pressure, and have strong multiplatform and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with News managers and producers on coordination of daily editorial content, including story coverage and development for broadcast and digital
  • Play a key role in execution of daily editorial plan, including coordination of story assignments and communicating information to reporters and photographers
  • Display high level of ethics, empathy, professionalism and act as primary contact for in-field newsroom staff for assignments and story coverage
  • Actively identify and generate original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience and develop follow-ups through means such as court documents, police scanners, social media, viewer emails and other sources.
  • Assists reporters and producers, as needed, in gathering information and developing/following up on stories
  • Contribute content to all platforms including creating, writing and publishing stories for both broadcast and digital platforms and producing digital live streams
  • Maintain a presence on social media

    • Basic Qualifications:

  • Strong team player who interacts in a positive, ethical, empathetic and productive way with other employees and the general public
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Excellent multiplatform and multi-tasking skills and able to quickly adapt and make decisions quickly
  • Strong logistical skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
  • Flexible and available to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays
  • The ideal candidate understands how to cover spot news with urgency and attention to detail, and has an understanding of cross-platform, multi-media coverage
  • Must have excellent news judgment and instincts, with the ability to find stories that will help make our newscasts unique and distinctive
  • Skilled in monitoring scanners, social media and other sources to find and break news in our community.
  • Be prepared to handle multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Dalet and various newsroom programs
  • Previous assignment desk, including coordinating movements of reporters and photographers, and/or digital producer experience is strongly preferred
  • Experience producing content across linear and digital platforms
  • Knowledge of Central California

    • Required Education:

    High School Diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred Education:

    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

    Additional Information:

    The hiring range for this position in California is $45,500 to $61,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

    KFSN Television, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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    News Reporter

    KFSN-TV ABC30, the Disney/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 chasing breaking news, being the top story and owning the competition.

    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, and then front them with active live shots. The ideal candidate innovates every day and is willing to experiment with new technology. This person must be organized, and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who is receptive to feedback, and brings a positive attitude every day.

    Responsibilities:

  • You must be able to research, setup, and write content on a daily basis.
  • Collaborate with photojournalists, producers, assignment editors, and managers to execute story assignments.
  • Ability to effectively handle breaking news live on-air, without a script.
  • Ability to shoot and edit stories as needed.
  • Fill-in anchoring as needed.

    • Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of reporting experience are 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:

    High School Diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred Education:

    College Degree

    Additional Information:

    This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between SAG-AFTRA and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in California 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. 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.

    KFSN Television, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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    Newsroom Intern

    KFSN-TV/ABC30, the Disney/ABC Owned station in Fresno, is looking for a Newsroom Intern to learn about and contribute to our on-air, digital, and social media platforms. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station. KFSN-TV/ABC30 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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