KTVU Jobs and Careers

Come join the Bay Area’s top-rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station’s best-in-class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. 

Current open positions (see full descriptions and application links below)

  • Senior Planning Editor, Streaming
  • Account Executive - FLX
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Per Diem Technician

Senior Planning Editor, Streaming

FOX Television Stations is seeking a powerhouse Senior Planning Editor to bridge the newsrooms of KTVU (San Francisco) and KTTV (Los Angeles) on both stations' FOX LOCAL streaming platforms. This is a high-impact, regional leadership role designed to synchronize coverage across California’s two largest markets.

At the intersection of our California operations, you will ensure that our FOX LOCAL apps, social platforms, and streaming broadcasts are the premier destinations for live breaking news across the state.

About the Role:

The Senior Planning Editor blends the urgency of a newsroom editorial lead with the strategic vision of a digital program manager. You are a logistical wizard who doesn't just watch the news—you anticipate where it’s going next.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Programming: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive regional calendar, identifying high-interest live events, court proceedings, and breaking news opportunities in both SF and LA.
  • Cross-Market Coordination: Acting as the primary liaison between KTVU and KTTV. You will ensure that the streaming team in SF is perfectly synced with the editorial priorities of the LA desk, and vice-versa.
  • Resource Management: Evaluating and deploying shared assets, including LiveU/TVU technology, field crews, and digital-only signals, to ensure maximum coverage efficiency across both markets.
  • Workflow Optimization: Refining the hand-off process between markets during extended breaking news cycles, high-speed chases, or statewide events like elections and wildfires.
  • Regional Storytelling: Identifying opportunities for "California-wide" live specials or simulcasts, managing the pre-planning and operational strategy to drive audience growth.
  • Quality Control: Maintaining the high standards of the FOX brand, ensuring that regional branding, graphics, and metadata (titles, thumbnails, tags) are optimized for reach across CTV, YouTube, and social platforms.
  • Real-Time Leadership: Monitoring scanners, wires, and social feeds to provide seamless collaboration between linear, streaming, and digital teams at both stations’ newsroom.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in a digital newsroom or assignment desk, with at least 2 years in a leadership or planning capacity.
  • Regional Expertise: Deep familiarity with the news landscapes, geography, and political climates of both Northern and Southern California.
  • Technical Literacy: A firm grasp of streaming and newsroom workflows.
  • Exceptional Judgment: Strong journalistic ethics and the ability to make split-second decisions on which "live" event takes priority for a regional audience.
  • Communication Mastery: The ability to manage stakeholders in two different cities simultaneously while remaining calm under the pressure of a fast-moving newsroom.
  • Flexibility: Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, with the ability to travel between SF and LA as the job requires.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.

If you believe breaking news doesn’t end at the live shot—and you have the vision to unite California’s two biggest markets into one powerhouse unit—we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $115,000.00-120,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

To apply for this role, click here.

Account Executive

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking an Account Executive who is equal parts personable, detail oriented, and self-motivated with a desire to be part of the station’s best in class team! We have a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. We are searching for an experienced Account Executive who can maintain and grow existing accounts, while actively pursuing and growing new business. As part of our total compensation benefits package we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few. The compensation for this position consists of a base salary plus commission with a total combined target of $135,000 to $150,000.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a consistent stream of new business and manage an active sales pipeline in order to achieve monthly revenue targets.  This position places a heavy emphasis on business development.
  • Utilize all of the stations offerings (FLX/OTT, KTVU/KTVU+ best in class News and syndicated programming, FOX Network, Fox Sports, market leading station website and streaming products) in order to create compelling multi-screen campaigns and sponsorships.
  • Maintain and grow existing client list by providing excellent customer service and collaborating with clients to create impactful campaigns.
  • Successfully sell KTVU’s year-round high profile sporting events including: 49er and NFL games, SF Giants, MLB All-Star Game, MLB, MLB Playoffs, World Series, College Football, Oakland Roots, the 2026 Men’s World Cup, and more!
  • Gain key insight on client goals and objectives in order to make presentation and recommendations to successfully achieve them with all of our offerings.
  • Responsible for selling sponsorships that may include promotions initiated by sales persons.
  • Utilize all available sales tools in order to educate clients on the broadcast landscape and develop value propositions to earn client’s business.
  • Manage and maintain campaigns to ensure all deliverables are met and provide superb after-sales support in order to develop long lasting partnerships.
  • Work closely with Sales Managers and Regional Digital Sales Manager in order to meet specific measurable sales targets.
  • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Media sales or other outside sales experience required.
  • A strong understanding of the Digital/OTT space preferred.
  • Ability to create, present, and sell through opportunities to clients and advertising agencies.
  • Experience with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, and Kantar applications a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs including Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
  • Effective time management, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and utilize the stations resources to efficiently manage station and client demands.
  • Must possess a driver's license with a good driving record
  • High School diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred.

To apply for this role, click here.

Per Diem Technician

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station’s best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! We are looking for a Per Diem Broadcast Technician. Come be a part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operating in Master Control, the Technical Operations Center, and Ingest.  
  • Master Control automation experience a must with an emphasis on switching live sports. 
  • Ensuring compliance with FCC regulations related to closed captioning, EAS, transmitters, text-to-speech, and the CALM Act.
  • Live news experience is also a must to include tuning in live shots via microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular.  
  • Other duties include commercial and program ingest and segmentation as well as quality control of on-air signal.  
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

  • The ability to work under tight timelines and high stress while maintaining an exceptional on-air product. 
  • Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to properly communicate issues to the Maintenance Engineers and supervisors. 
  • Computer hardware, software, and networking experience and the ability to quickly learn new applications and workflows.  
  • Must work well with others in and out of the Engineering department and be able to communicate clearly in writing as well as in person.
  • Two years of college or technical school and two years of related experience preferred. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $27.52-48.86 per hour.

To apply for this role, click here.