Anchor/Reporter, KFSN-TV

Location: Fresno, California
Job Category: Television
Job ID: 73823
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 02.19.2026

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Job Description:

KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Station in Central California, delivers news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The team is committed to impactful storytelling, breaking news, and community engagement.
Job Summary:
We’re looking for an outstanding Anchor/Reporter who thrives in fast-paced breaking news environments – both at the desk and out in the field. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter and a true team player, able to collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom to deliver compelling stories on every platform.
Key qualities we value:

• Active engagement with social media for both news gathering and audience promotion.
• Proven ability to connect viewers across linear and digital channels.
• Creativity and visual storytelling skills, whether reporting live, producing long-form features, or working solo or with a photographer.
• Strong network-building skills and a proven record of developing great contacts and sources, and a history of impactful, memorable journalism.
• Flexibility – comfortable shooting and editing their own investigative stories, conducting sit-down interviews with elected officials, or working with a photographer to report out in the field on the big story of the day as it unfolds.

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Highly organized and thrives under deadline pressure and constant deadlines.
• Positive, receptive to feedback, and eager to lead within the newsroom.
• Ready to represent KFSN-TV at community events, promotions, and speaking engagements.
• Passionate about connecting with Central California and making it home.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• On-Air & Field Reporting: Handle breaking news live on-air (studio & field) without a script, deliver compelling stories/interviews, fill in for other anchors as needed
• Content Creation & Collaboration: Pitch and develop well-vetted enterprise story ideas; collaborate with producers/managers; create unique/shareable content for TV, digital, social, and streaming. Contribute exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills. Collaborate with producers and managers before, during and after shows. Actively use social media for news gathering/promotion
• Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships, develop strong contacts, participate in community/station events

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of anchoring and reporting experience
• Excellent writing skills, solid news judgment, and ethical decision-making
• Ability to present active and engaging live shots
• Work well under deadline pressure
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work holidays
• Ability to shoot and edit content as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top 60 market experience
• Knowledge of Central California
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Ability to shoot and edit content as needed
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and/or Dalet One-Cut

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

The hiring range for this SAG - AFTRA role in Fresno, California is $100,000 to $160,000 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.
 
For more information, and to apply, go to www.abc30.com/jobs or apply to the attached link.  KFSN-TV, Human Resources, 1777 G Street, Fresno, CA 93706.
 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of anchoring and reporting experience
• Excellent writing skills, solid news judgment, and ethical decision-making
• Ability to present active and engaging live shots
• Work well under deadline pressure
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work holidays
• Ability to shoot and edit content as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top 60 market experience
• Knowledge of Central California
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Ability to shoot and edit content as needed
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and/or Dalet One-Cut

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree