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Current Job Openings
Weather Anchor
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Station in Central California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The team is committed to impactful storytelling, breaking news, and community engagement.
We're seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Weather Anchor to join our top-rated AM Live and Midday teams. This person will be responsible for producing and presenting accurate, engaging forecasts with a focus on how the weather impacts our viewers. The successful candidate will embrace new technology, excel at severe weather coverage for linear and digital platforms, and thrive in a team setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze weather information and identify important atmospheric events
- Skilled in using computer model data to produce accurate forecasts
- Confidence delivering weather, fire, and earthquake information live on the air, including during emergency situations
- Proficient in producing weather graphics
- Three years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Meteorology degree or certificate
- Knowledge of Dalet and weather software
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree
Preferred Education:
- Degree in Meteorology or associated geoscience
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between SAG-AFTRA and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, California is $36.06 to $50.48 per hour. The pay rate actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts.
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Sports Anchor/Reporter
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Station in Central California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The team is committed to impactful storytelling, breaking news, and community engagement.
We're looking for an outstanding Sports Anchor/Reporter who excels at covering local sports from the anchor desk and out in the field. This role requires a highly organized and proactive self-starter who can help guide the station's coverage of high school, college, and professional sports. The successful candidate must be able to plan, shoot, write, and edit their own stories and produce their own sportscasts. They must collaborate closely with KFSN-TV/ABC30's other sports anchor to break big sports stories and ensure all major events are covered.
Key qualities we value:
- Strong understanding of local sports and ability to tell stories that go beyond the scores
- Excellent writing, shooting, editing, and producing skills
- Proven ability to connect viewers across linear and digital channels
- Active engagement with social media for both news gathering and audience promotion
- Strong network-building skills and a proven record of developing great contacts and sources
We're seeking someone who is:
- Highly organized and thrives under deadline pressure and constant deadlines
- Positive, receptive to feedback, and eager to collaborate
- Ready to represent KFSN-TV/ABC30 at community events, promotions, and speaking engagements
- Passionate about connecting with Central California and sharing memorable sports stories
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience is required - this is not an entry-level position
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holiday
- Ability to work well under deadline pressure
- Strong organizational/planning skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Central California
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Dalet
Required Education:
- College degree
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between SAG-AFTRA and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, California is $28.85 to $33.65 per hour. The pay rate actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts.
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News Photographer
Job Summary:
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problemsolving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Shoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines
- Set up, light, and transmit live shots
- Communicate with assignment desk & producers
- Assist with upkeep of equipment
- Create graphic elements for news stories
- Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming
- Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)
- Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU
- Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news
- Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor
- Experience creating vertical videos
- Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Some college preferred
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. 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.
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News Photographer
Job Summary:
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problemsolving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Shoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines
- Set up, light, and transmit live shots
- Communicate with assignment desk & producers
- Assist with upkeep of equipment
- Create graphic elements for news stories
- Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming
- Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)
- Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU
- Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news
- Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor
- Experience creating vertical videos
- Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Some college preferred
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. 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.
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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.