KFSN TV Manager News Content

Company: KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News
Location: Fresno
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

KFSN-TV Manager - News Content

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Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC-owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare, and Kings counties.


KFSN-TV is seeking a Manager - News & Content to supervise day-to-day news content and broadcasts. The market's long-time #1 news team is seeking a candidate with superior news judgment and strong editorial, promotional, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and dedicated hands-on newsperson to lead the daily operation of linear and digital content creation for ABC30. Must be a master show doctor who knows how to create extremely compelling and visual newscasts. The successful candidate will have a high degree of ethics, empathy, and professionalism, function well under pressure, and have strong multiplatform and multi-tasking skills. Our team is aggressive with breaking news and severe weather coverage on all platforms while also excelling in enterprise and community reporting.


What You Will Do



Supervise producers, reporters, photographers, and multi-media journalists

Directly report to the Vice President/News Director and collaborate closely with other newsroom managers on content creation, editorial strategy, and staffing.

Collaborate closely with various departments, including production crews, programming, and marketing.

Collaborate with other OTV leaders on story coverage, synergy, and special projects.



Required Qualifications & Skills



Minimum of five years of proven leadership experience within a newsroom at a medium or large DMA local broadcast station or other news organization.

Experience leading a newsroom during major breaking news events

Able to manage on-air and behind-the-scenes personnel in high-pressure, deadline situations

Stellar script writing, tease writing, and copy-editing skills

Strong understanding of multiple digital platforms and new technology

Ability to understand digital analytics and research and pivot quickly

Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights, and weekends as required



Preferred Qualifications:



Knowledge of the Fresno television market.

Experience with Dalet or similar newsroom system



Required Education:



Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field or relevant equivalent experience.




The hiring range for this position in Fresno, CA, is $108,322 to $145,310 per year. 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 For more information, and to apply, go to www.abc30.com/jobs or send your resume to KFSN-TV, Human Resources, Dept. 25-MNC, 1777 G Street, Fresno, CA 93706. KFSN-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.


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