KTVN 2 News Nevada
Coverage You Can Count On
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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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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.
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.
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 Local3News.com
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.
Digital Marketing Specialist Job Description
The Digital Marketing Specialist (DMS) will sell individually as well as work with the broadcast team to sell digital assets, services and strategy. This energetic, fast-paced, and collaborative strategist is a role that is accountable for growing the station's digital revenue. The DMS must also demonstrate strong and ongoing initiative to develop and cultivate new and existing leads through cold calls, telephone prospecting, request for proposals, etc. It is the role of the DMS to inspire, work with and motivate the sales team through clear, constant communication and create a culture of teamwork. This position needs strong digital product knowledge: the ability to explain the logistics and functionality of Digital Marketing (Social Media, Search, Email Marketing, Website Design, etc.) at a high level as well as in detail. Additionally, the role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline and improve sales processes and workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Principle Duties:
● Help prepare client proposals, sales pitches, and contracts in collaboration with the Digital Sales Manager, ensuring all documentation is accurate and client-ready.
● Prospect new digital accounts.
● Work towards achieving a personal and station digital budget and goals.
● Collaborate with the Digital Sales Manager (DSM) to develop and implement clients’ digital marketing strategies to grow current client revenue while growing new business.
● Provide regular and timely feedback, forecasts, reports, competitive information and field intelligence from tracking digital marketing campaign performances
● Take the lead to create and package ideas that meet the needs of our core advertiser categories.
● Act as a liaison between sales team and ops team to ensure seamless communication and prompt follow-up on inquiries and requests.
● Assume responsibility for digital display, SEM, SEO, Mobile, CTV/OTT and Social Media sales strategies.
● Ensure optimal market coverage, client engagements, increasing awareness of products, services and capabilities.
● Identify and develop strategies for penetrating key accounts and prospects.
● Digital vendor management.
● Work with accounting & Sales Manager to reconcile billing and invoice questions and operational needs.
● Manage and maintain the HubSpot CRM, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking, client records, sales activity, forecasting, and opportunity management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Qualifications:
To be considered, you must have 2-3+ years SALES experience in the area of online media including Internet ad sales and online marketing and an understanding of web content as it relates to sales.
Experience working with TV and/or Radio stations or other media is preferred. Ideal candidate will have:
● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.(required)
● Experience collaborating and leading a team of sales managers and sales reps.
● Extensive knowledge of multi-media ROI-based creative marketing solutions including superior product knowledge.
Additional requirements include:
● Experience with streaming media technology, knowledge of ad networks and video pre roll a plus.
● Experience creating sales materials.
● Ability to organize and prioritize while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
● Professional and positive manner when working with clients and others.
● Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.)
● Proven record of successfully leading in a goal-oriented, highly accountable environment.
● Ability to build and manage a B2B sales organization.
● Ability to maintain a deep and broad understanding of the market (customers, prospects, key trends).
● Possess an understanding of competitive media in the market.
● Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills (both written and oral).
● Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
● A valid driver’s license, clean motor vehicle record, and reliable daily access to a the station’s listening/viewership area to meet with prospective and current clients.
Benefits
· Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
· 401K Contribution
· Holiday Pay
· …and more!
The Digital Marketing Specialist will be a full time 40 hour per week position working100% on-site at the station. Normal business hours are 8AM – 5PM.
Please email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com applying for in the subject line or body of your email. This helps us match your application to the correct position.
Sarkes Tarzian is an equal opportunity employer.
Commercial Producer/Director Department: Sales/Marketing
Job Summary
The Commercial Producer/Director works directly with Marketing Specialists to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit high-quality commercials for local advertisers. This role plays a key part in ensuring that commercial content effectively communicates the client’s message, fits within the budget, and is completed efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
· Collaborate with Marketing Specialists and clients to understand campaign goals.
· Conceptualize and write compelling commercial scripts using client input and information gathered via the Doyle Time-Out Call process.
· Shoot and edit video for commercials and other projects using non-linear editing systems.
· Manage multiple production schedules and complete projects within tight deadlines.
· Maintain professional communication with Marketing Specialists, clients, and internal teams.
· Present a cooperative and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
· Participate in the production of both “2 Plus You Nevada” and News/Station promotional material.
Qualifications
· Strong writing and conceptual storytelling ability for video.
· Effective communicator and collaborator.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Ability to multi-task, take constructive direction, and remain calm under pressure.
· Position requires frequent walking, including navigation of uneven outdoor terrain, situational awareness, and attention to safety.
· Flexible schedule and willingness to occasionally work nights or weekends.
Technical Skills
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro and After Effects).
· Experience operating cameras, lighting kits, microphones, audio boards, and video routers.
· Working knowledge of television station operations and non-linear editing systems.
· Comfortable with basic lighting and camera techniques.
· Background in graphic design or visual effects and experience associated with creative software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Animator) preferred
Education & Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in television production, Broadcasting, or a related field (Preferred)
· Minimum 2 years of experience in video production or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on training (Required)
· Experience producing commercials for television (Preferred)
Other Requirements
· Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (Required)
· Ability to work occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed.
Benefits
· Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
· 401K Contribution
· Holiday Pay
· …and more!
If interested, please send 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