KTVN 2 News Nevada
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About KTVN 2 News Nevada
Operating since: 1967
ABOUT US:
KTVN 2 News Nevada serves Northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada on television and through its website and various digital services.
KTVN signed on the air on June 4, 1967. At that time, the station was an ABC network affiliate. KTVN switched to the current CBS network affiliation on May 10, 1972.
The station is owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. The company is named after its founder, Sarkes Tarzian. Tarzian was an inventor and pioneer of the broadcast medium. He made groundbreaking efforts in FM radio and color television.
KTVN produces local newscasts and local programming, works with local businesses to market and promote themselves on television and in the digital universe and produces local commercials for those businesses. The station's award-winning local newscasts air live on television and stream online weekdays from 4:30am - 7:00am, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:30pm-7:30pm and 11:00pm. Weekend newscasts are at 5:00pm, 6:30pm and 11:00pm.
JOIN OUR TEAM:
Come work with us! KTVN 2 News Nevada offers a diverse and welcoming workplace. Join our news, production, or sales teams. KTVN's top rated team is made up of friendly, helpful people. It's a great combination of those who have been living in and serving the area for many years and those who are new to the area and what we do. Apply to be part of Coverage You Can Count On. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. KTVN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Title: Promotions Manager
Position Summary
The essential purpose of the position of Promotions Manager is to enhance the audience profiles for key station programs by promoting local news, local programming, local station community events, key syndicated programming, public service efforts and advertising sales promotions. The primary media to be utilized toward this effort are, the broadcast channels and digital/social media products of KTVN, and when needed & approved, various other outside types of media. Achieving positive changes in audience, both quantitative and qualitative, translate to increased revenue for the station.
Major Objectives/End Results
To increase KTVN’s audience size, profile, and engagement through effective advertising, promotion, & public relations using KTVN’s broadcast channels and various digital/social media platforms including 2news.com, Meta, Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube, etc.
To represent KTVN in the marketplace, personally and through scheduling talent and leadership appearances and participation in community events, activities and organizations.
To build effective communication, cooperation and support for promotion objectives and activities with other station managers and departments, particularly the News, Sales and Production Departments.
Major Duties
Oversee and/or write, shoot, produce and edit all advertising and promotion generated in support of KTVN's broadcast programming, digital platforms, and community service efforts. This includes the daily spots and/or posts giving topical information for today's newscast, 2 News Nevada image spots and digital posts (Breaking News, Stormwatch,etc), spots and/or posts for promotable news stories, spots and/or posts for station special projects (Homeless Nevada), and proof of performance “POP” spots and/or posts highlighting competitive victories. Also responsible for locally generated promotional web/digital content, radio spots, news releases and other promotional media content.
Qualifications
Excellent broadcast & digital promotion writing and producing skills.
Advanced in-field and studio shooting and editing preferred. (Adobe Production Suite)
Advanced on air and digital design skills including: editing & graphics software knowledge & expertise, ability to use and create “templates.” (Adobe Production Suite)
Maintain managerial image and work ethic. Lead promotion strategy, hold confidences, ability to work with News Director, Director of Sales, Operations Manager, & Controller. Take initiative, meet deadlines, work with talent, maintain proper managerial distance from non-management co-workers, dress professionally.
Thorough understanding of TV news and Digital/Social Media
Must be forceful enough in personal interaction to hold coworkers and vendors accountable and keep projects on deadline with staff and vendors and assure the station’s need is met.
Excellent follow through on action items requested by and agreed upon with co-managers.
Excellent organizational, planning, & time management skills.
Sound marketing knowledge. Must be able to understand and apply audience research (news consultant, Nielsen, comScore, & digital metrics).
Excellent relationship skills w/ vendors & partners—CBS, syndication, apparel/merch, outside media, etc.
Digital and Social media operations & marketing experience.
Understanding of sales objectives and how to integrate these objectives with news promotions when appropriate and/or required.
High school degree. Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications preferred.
Two years’ experience in broadcasting and/or digital marketing, preferably in a TV station's Promotions or Creative Services Department.
Additional Information
Flexible hours are required to meet the demands of exploiting promotional opportunities as they arise.
Attendance at community events, promotion events and some station functions.
Benefits
Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
401K Contribution
Holiday Pay
…and more!
If interested, please email your resume to APerini@ktvn.com
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
WEEKEND WEATHER ANCHOR-REPORTER/METEOROLOGIST
KTVN-TV 2 News Nevada with Sarkes Tarzian has an opening for a Weather Anchor-Reporter/Meteorologist. If you love weather, are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application directly to jpasco@ktvn.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.
The purpose of this position is to research and present accurate and concise weather reports to the television viewer both from the studio and in the field. In addition, to add accurate and informative weather content to the station’s digital platforms, including website, app and social media. It is also to help give KTVN a credible, trusted image with the viewer.
Duties and Responsibilities
§ Research and present daily weather reports for the newscasts and digital products.
§ Report live from the field on the latest weather conditions and impacts.
§ Prepare the graphic look of the weather reports through the use of Baron Weather Systems for on-air, online, and mobile.
§ Seek current weather information from the National Weather Service and other reputable meteorology services.
§ Communicate consistently with newscast and digital producers.
§ Continuously work on all on-air skills, including lives, voice, and communication.
§ Generate ideas to the producers and the Assignment Manager for the weather-related stories and live remotes.
Requirements and Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Journalism or Communications preferred.
§ Candidates who have earned a CBM or AMS Seal of Approval preferred.
§ Must maintain a professional appearance and manner.
§ Excellent oral and written communication; strong public speaking skills.
§ Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
§ Ability to work under tight deadline pressures.
§ Be able to work on the Baron Weather, BLOX CMS and social media platforms.
§ Have good interviewing skills and phone skills.
§ Develop a broadcast voice for air and have a professional physical presentation on air.
§ Have solid people skills to help maintain a positive attitude.
Benefits
· Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
· 401K Contribution
· Vacation and PTO
· Holiday Pay
· …and more!
NOTE: KTVN 2 News Nevada is a 24-hour News Operation. At times, working hours not scheduled on your shift, nights and/or weekends may be required.
If interested, please click “apply” and/or email your resume to jpasco@ktvn.com
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
News Producer Job Description
Location: KTVN 2 News Nevada Company: Sarkes Tarzian
Position Summary
The News Producer is responsible for planning, writing, and executing compelling newscasts. This includes coordinating with reporters and assignment editors, selecting stories, editing scripts, overseeing graphics, and ensuring high-quality journalism. The right producer will be a “show doctor” with ideas and attention to detail that make good newscasts great. Can work well under pressure, ability to think a few steps ahead, flexibility, and clear and concise communication. The producer also contributes to the newsroom’s overall newsgathering efforts and may assist with special projects.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and organize engaging newscasts, ensuring relevant and accurate storytelling.
· Write, edit, and oversee the production of scripts for anchors and reporters.
· Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and editors to enhance storytelling.
· Monitor wires, social media, and video feeds for breaking news and story updates.
· Select and coordinate graphics, visuals, and elements to enhance newscasts.
· Assist with the assignment desk, especially during nights and weekends.
· Pitch original story ideas and support special projects.
· Produce digital content as needed, writing copy and posting on the 2 News website.
Qualifications & Skills
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
· Experience: Minimum one year as a producer in a competitive news environment; reporting or assignment desk experience is a plus.
· Skills: Strong editorial judgment, scriptwriting, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
· Technical: Experience with newsroom production software; ability to operate video editing equipment is a plus.
Additional Information
· Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
· Strong ability to handle multiple demands while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
· The role requires leadership in coordinating newsroom efforts while collaborating across departments.
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.
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Sarkes Tarzian is seeking an entry-level digital and broadcast Marketing Specialist. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.
The staff at Sarkes Tarzian takes a collaborative approach to teaching marketing and sales in the media and entertainment industry. We make sure our Marketing Specialists are equipped with what they need to obtain the proper accounts that will make them successful in this role with commissions earned.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sales and service to new local business accounts.
- Responsible for the orderly flow of information from and to advertisers, agencies, and stations.
- Responsible for obtaining the largest percentage of buys possible.
- Responsible for making presentations to advertisers and agencies including preparation of station and market research
- This position has the requirement of bringing in new local direct (which means no advertising agency is involved) as well as agency accounts to the station.
- Complete timely paperwork affecting accounts such as orders, avails and client correspondence and communicate daily with traffic, production, and sales management in order to expedite client needs.
- Participate in station training and follow through with research and independent studies in order to integrate the information.
- Keep current with the market through monitoring and study of competitive media. Report to management on market and account status with reports as required.
- Generate revenue to meet the stations and Marketing Specialist’s budgetary requirements.
- Build a book of business that will results in your personal commissions; with the goal of transitioning to a 100% commission-based model after one year, allowing staff to maximize earning potential.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or related field preferred, but not required.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and manner.
- Must be able to market and sell digital marketing and broadcast radio solutions to businesses.
- Excellent oral and written communication; strong public speaking skills.
- Able to direct/contain all elements of negotiation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Be willing to learn the art of digital advertising, marketing and sales.
- College graduates who majored in Communications or Business are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Vacation and PTO
• Holiday Pay
• …and more!
If interested, please email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.
Senior Marketing Specialist
KTVN 2 News Nevada in Reno, NV, seeks an experienced Marketing Specialist to service established clients and develop new business. You must have a strong track record of increasing revenue and generating new business preferably in media and/or digital. A minimum of 3 years broadcast television or marketing sales experience required. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that cares for its employees, submit your resume and application to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email. This helps us match your application to the correct position. KTVN/Sarkes Tarzian is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Sales and service of existing advertising accounts as well as new local business accounts.
• Responsible for the orderly flow of information from and to advertisers, agencies, and station.
• Responsible for obtaining the largest percentage of buys possible.
• Responsible for making major presentations to advertisers and agencies including preparation of station and market research (Wide Orbit, Nielsen/ComScore ratings, use of Laptop computer, PowerPoint, creating graphs and one-sheets, vendor presentations, digital services, other services, and sales tools as may become available).
• This position has the requirement of bringing in new agency and direct (no advertising agency involved) accounts to the station.
• Complete timely paperwork affecting accounts such as orders, avails, and client correspondence and communicate daily with traffic, production, sales assistants, and sales management in order to expedite client needs.
• Participate in station training (JDA & Associates) and follow through with research and independent studies in order to assimilate the information.
• Keep current with the market through monitoring and study of competitive media. Report to management on market and account status with reports as required.
• Generate revenue to meet the stations and Marketing Specialist’s budgetary requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years broadcast television or radio marketing sales experience (required)
• Must maintain a professional appearance and manner
• Must be able to market and sell TV and digital marketing plans to businesses
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong public speaking skills
• Able to direct/contain all elements of negotiation
Internships at 2 News
2 News offers two paid (minimum wage) internships each Fall, Spring and Summer semester. Priority is given to Journalism students who need internship credits to complete their college curriculum.
The overall goal of the internship is for students to get a thorough understanding of the various jobs and activities involved in producing daily newscasts. Interns will have the opportunity to rotate through those various positions and work alongside professionals to learn writing, producing, reporting, shooting and editing.
The internship schedule can be very flexible to work with the students schedule.
To apply for an internship with Channel 2 News, fill out an application and submit it:
By mail: Jason Pasco
News Director
KTVN 2 News
4925 Energy Way
Reno, NV 89502
e-mail: jpasco@ktvn.com
or fax: 775-861-4246