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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 below)

FLX Account Executive
Account Executive
News Producer
News Writer
Digital Content Manager
News Anchor
Director of Engineering
Per Diem Photographer
Fulltime photogrpaher
Per diem Broadcast Technician
Sales Assistant
Sports reporter

FLX Account Executive

KTVU FOX 2 is seeking a Digital Account Executive who is experienced in business development and has established contacts to make an immediate impact in its rapidly growing digital business. The ideal candidate will be based out of Sacramento, CA. Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate will have responsibility of developing and maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT platform.
Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business via outbound communication as well as inbound lead follow-up.
Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX platform.
Quickly become a product expert in order to participate in brainstorming, staff meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting.
Collaborate with the Research Director to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX. • Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage.
Stewart client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns.
Work closely with the Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve the marketing objectives.
Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments. • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience with daily high volume sales activity in a B2B sales environment.
A sales hunter mentality with the ability to consult with clients and understand how your products can serve as the solution to help them meet their objectives.
You have managed a book of business and understand how to organize/plan your day to meet deadlines in a fast pace environment.
You thrive in a metrics and results driven sales culture and have a track record to prove it.
You have experience in building rapport, providing technical information and explanations, and preparing presentations.
Has established OTT/Digital relationships and is able to make an immediate impact on a sales team.
Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.
Strong written/oral communications, presentation and account management skills are also required.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Varied hours, weekends, holidays and local travel is required. Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
College degree (or equivalent work experience) and 1 to 3 years digital sales experience is required.

To apply for the FLX Account Executive position, click here

Account Executive

We are searching for an experienced Multimedia Account Executive. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and grow existing client list by utilizing our market leading FOX stations, digital properties, and industry leading OTT platform to create impactful marketing campaigns for advertising partners.
Develop a consistent stream of new business and manage the entire sales cycle in order to achieve monthly revenue targets.
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.
Ability to create impactful multi-platform advertising campaigns that include KTVU/KTVU+, KTVU’s digital offerings, and OTT.
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.
Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

Media sales or other outside sales experience 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.
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 the Account Executive position, click here.

Per Diem Broadcast 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.

To apply, click here:

News Producer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Producer is required to select content, write and copy edit stories, assemble stories into a rundown, book guests, and create graphics and visuals to complement the presentation of material for the on-air broadcast and digital platforms. The producer must be able to write news copy clearly, in broadcast style, for on-air, online, and other digital platforms. Must be able to assemble news material in a logical and organized fashion and present finished stories in a professional and engaging manner for viewers/readers to be able to comprehend the latest local, national and international news. Strong writing and producing skills are essential. Ability to contribute ideas on a daily basis and to recognize what types of stories would make for interesting and compelling television and online content. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced quickly changing environment and react in live situations to cover breaking news, etc. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and supervisors and to develop contacts outside the building to aid in newsgathering. The producer must be enterprising and self-motivated and be able to work independently to develop newscast or assigned production. Requires a thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and broadcast production techniques used to create visual and compelling on-air and online content. Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred. Candidate should have some experience with fast-paced television productions. Ignite, Inews, AutoCue experience or other newscast automation is required. A strong technical understanding of new technology is also required. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

To apply for the News Producer position, click here.

News Writer

As a Newscast Writer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling news stories. We value individuals with exceptional news judgment and experience in researching and writing news copy, and a solid grasp of the AP writing style. Additionally, candidates should possess experience in producing live broadcast newscasts on digital or linear platforms, along with a thorough understanding of TV newsroom workflows, deadlines, and production processes

Key Skills and Qualifications

Exceptional writing proficiency in TV news broadcast style
Strong news judgment and critical thinking skills
Experience in reporting, researching, and verifying facts
Proficiency in AP writing style
Experience producing live broadcast newscasts on digital or linear platforms
Clear understanding of broadcast production needs

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of our team, your duties will include supporting multiple newscasts, collaborating with producers and the assignment desk, and working under tight deadlines. This position is ideal for someone seeking writing and producing experience in a top-rated newsroom. The selected candidate will be trained to produce newscasts and will have opportunities to fill in as needed. Please note that only candidates interested in producing will be considered. Other duties will be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma required; 4-year college degree preferred
Experience with iNews or other newscast software preferred
Comfort with Slack, Outlook, video distribution platforms, social media, online publication systems,
Chyron graphics systems preferred
Excellent communication skills required

To apply for the News Writer position, click here.

Digital Content Manager

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.

We are currently searching for a Digital Content Manager.

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.

Does this sound like you?

You're driven, smart, full of energy and as digitally and socially savvy as they come. You’re a leader, but you also know there is no "I" in team. You strive to make a difference every
day and have a deep passion for what you do. You're (very) competitive, sharp, resourceful, quickthinking, and not afraid to try something new. You're a hard worker by nature, you set the bar high, and you want to win. Big.

The person we're looking for is a news junkie who lives and breathes content and knows how to inspire and lead a team to new heights. If you're a digital content-creating rockstar who is hungry for the next step in their career, this job is for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee team that writes, produces, and optimizes compelling, local and national news and event-based content relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements.
Prioritize allocation of digital resources to cover the most important stories, based on data derived from real-time analytics and trends.Drive coverage of breaking news, capitalize on stories and topics of interest, and guide the digital team’s editorial decisions
Serve as digital leader and resource in the newsroom to ensure station’s digital and social media dominance.
Pitch original story ideas and use your unique style, creativity, and originality to develop those ideas and to implement them on digital platforms.
Analyze daily web and social metrics, and monitor long-term performance trends, identifying successes and opportunities for growth and improvement.
Work closely with editorial, promotions/marketing and sales departments to assist with conceptualizing and producing high-profile creative material.
Work with the Web Sales Manager to generate and maintain sponsored online content, work with corporate digital leads and other digital managers across the station group to manage all production/quality aspects of the station’s web site.
Follow group standards for digital publishing. Maintain continuous communication with other FTS digital teams and Group Content Team.
Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements:

Experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms preferred.
Proven history as leader and/or project lead within a team. BA/BS degree a plus, preferably in Journalism, Communications, or related field with emphasis on digital publishing Strong desire to advance in digital news career.
Superior news judgment, writing and copy-editing skills.
Fanatical attention to detail. Thrive under pressure. Stellar communication skills. SEO and social media expert.
Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

To apply for the Digital Content Manger position, click here.

News Anchor

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. We are searching for a full-time news anchor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as one of the primary presenters of news stories, interviews, and other content for all TV and digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Provide exemplary leadership in the newsroom, guiding junior anchors and reporters in pursuit of journalistic excellence.
Stay at the frontline of breaking news situations, taking on field anchoring duties when assigned, to deliver live reporting that captures the veracity of the moment.
Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Spearhead special report coverage, constructing in-depth stories for TV, digital, and print platforms that shine a light on significant issues and reflect the concerns of the community.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print news copy that adheres to station standards, ensuring precision and clarity.

Qualifications:

A demonstrated track record of leadership roles within a top-tier newsroom and an impeccable on-air presence.

Proven ability to manage the pressures of a fast-paced news environment and produce content under tight deadlines while upholding the highest journalistic standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at writing clear and engaging copy for on-air and online platforms, including proficiency in AP writing style.

A comprehensive understanding of the digital news audience and the stories that resonate best with readers on KTVU’s various online platforms.

Fluency in various social media platforms’ trends, styles and language in order to authentically engage with audiences on each platform.

A strong portfolio of work that exhibits your ability to tackle complex stories, secure exclusive interviews, and connect with a diverse audience.

A willingness to learn new skills, pitch creative ideas, and adapt to change to help grow KTVU’s audience in the quickly evolving digital news landscape.

Preferences:

A deep connection to the San Francisco Bay Area is highly favorable—whether you grew up, attended school, or have previously worked in the region, we value your intrinsic understanding of our community and its stories.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in news broadcasting, with a significant portion anchored in a top 10 market. Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Bilingual abilities, specifically in Spanish or Cantonese, reflect the diversity of our audience and will be considered an additional asset.

Application Process:

As the leading station in the market, we anticipate a high volume of applicants for this prestigious role.

Prospective candidates are urged to submit a comprehensive resume, a cover letter that captures your immediate impact on our team, a demo reel showcasing your finest on-air moments, and a portfolio of print reporting demonstrating your digital journalism expertise and understanding of best practices for online news platforms.

Only candidates who meet our stringent qualifications and display an intimate knowledge of the Bay Area's unique cultural, social, and economic landscape will be considered for this career-defining opportunity.

Be a part of our tradition of excellence. Become the next leading voice of KTVU Fox 2— where news is made

To apply for the News Anchor position, click here.

Director of Engineering

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking a Director of Engineering 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 are seeking a Director of Engineering! We have an inclusive culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of on-air product, equipment, and systems in the studio, at the transmitter, and at all remote sites by performing the following duties:

Oversees preventative and corrective maintenance for all TV systems and equipment.
Sets Master Control (MCR) and engineering procedures and policies with the approval of VP Engineering.
Oversees maintenance of ancillary equipment and operations, including station and transmitter site generators and building systems, as well as oversee the operations needs of closed captioning, emergency crawls, EAS tests and alerts, Amber Alerts, pop-ups and local or national cut-ins.
Liaison with other departments whose procedures affect our on-air and streaming products, including Traffic, Sales, Accounting, Creative Services, Production, Digital and News.
Works with Engineering Manager to maintain daily Engineering, MCR logs, transmitter logs and quality control reports.
With the VP of Engineering, addresses crew concerns and disciplinary issues promptly and consistently following FOX policies.
Oversees and order equipment parts required for proper maintenance and on-air operation.
Assists in keeping Engineers current in their maintenance and operational abilities.
Determines priorities for repair part purchasing.
Obtains proposals for new equipment, up to making recommendations for those purchases.
Project management of station capital projects.
Assists in FCC compliance.
Backup for maintaining FCC license notebook.
Coordinates with other departments for proper maintenance of station equipment and scheduling.
Purchases expendables for station consumption.
Oversees maintenance of remote sites, such as bureaus, and city cameras.
Respond to emergencies whenever needed.
Demonstrates responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
Understand and train crew on the operation of station systems including playout automation.
Assists with FTS group initiatives as assigned.
Always maintain professional communication and behavior.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in broadcasting, electronics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Five years of progressive experience in broadcast technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of a 24/7/365 live news operation, including responding to after-hours calls.
Comprehensive understanding of broadcast television production workflows.
Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred.
SBE and IT certifications considered a plus.

To apply for the Director of Engineering position, click here.

Sales Assistant

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking a Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant who can provide various support functions to our sales team, while actively developing new skills that will allow for greater involvement in all campaign management facets. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist sales staff and management with the handling of client orders, sales presentation and client requests by performing the following duties:

• Accurately enter orders, revisions, and make goods.

Process and create orders within the Wide Orbit system.

• Serve as the liaison between Account Executives and Sales Management.

• Alert the appropriate Account Executive or Sales Manager of new and pending orders as needed.

• Answer primary and secondary phone assignments.

• Communicate and handle requests from FTS National Sales offices.

• Assist with traffic and copy request. • Investigate and handle invoice discrepancies. • Confirm new and revised national orders.

• Notify Account Executives of make good offers, pre-empts, corrections to orders and late run notices.

• Timeliness and Regular attendance. • Completes competitive spending checks as needed and monitor high profile events.

• Assist with sales presentations and help maintain various tracking mechanisms used by the sales team to organize sales activities.

• Provide proof of performance documents and images as requested.

• Possess system knowledge of Wide Orbit.

• Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.

• Comply with all Fox computer requirements – myfoxpay, Navigator training, password protection, computer usage, etc.

• Comply with all Fox and Station policies – Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Insider Trading, etc. • Duties as assigned. • Interact with other departments in a positive, professional manner.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum three years’ experience and/or training in a similar role. High proficiency with Microsoft office products. Wide Orbit experience preferred but not required. Detail oriented and able to execute instructions with no mistakes made. Experience with streaming products preferred but not required. Able to effectively learn new concepts and workflows to function efficiently within a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.

To apply, click here:

Per diem photographer

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. We are searching for an experienced Per Diem ENG Photographer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

KTVU is seeking a News ENG Photographer to work with a team of journalists covering stories in the Bay Area. Photographer will work with reporters to craft daily stories, execute live shots, provide pictures and video to digital teams and provide information to the assignment desk and producers. Must be experienced in shooting local news, operating ENG vehicles, LiveU backpacks or similar devices, and non-linear editing equipment. Must also have a professional level of skill in lighting and audio operations in the field. Must be able to work under deadline in high-pressure situations, including breaking news. Assignments may include out of market and overnight travel. Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum of three years of professional News Camera experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have an excellent driving record. A professional level of skill in operation of ENG live trucks, ENG field cameras and field editing systems, including non-linear and associated photographic equipment is required.

To apply, click here.

Full-time photographer

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. We are searching for an experienced Full Time ENG Photographer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements:

To apply, click here.

Sports reporter

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. We are searching for a full-time sports reporter.

Duties and Responsibilities

Join the #1 station in the market to deliver dynamic sports coverage that captivates the San Francisco Bay Area’s passionate fan base. This multifaceted role demands a candidate with a comprehensive skill set that encompasses on-air presentation, video production, and storytelling across all platforms.
Stay at the frontline of all things sports in the Bay Area and beyond, taking charge of planning and producing compelling stories and interviews, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Spearhead special sports coverage, including credentialing, licensing footage, and booking and logistics for live locations in the field.
Actively pitch and produce innovative stories that reflect the multifaceted nature of the Bay Area for TV, digital, and print platforms.
Set the priorities for the station’s sports coverage that includes unique off-field stories, athlete interviews, and impactful sports moments of interest beyond the local pro teams.
Produce and anchor sports segments and programs while demonstrating an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and print copy that adheres to station standards, ensuring precision and clarity.
Demonstrate hands-on video production expertise to create seamless and captivating content that stands out on air and online.
Design and produce graphics that enhance sports storytelling and viewer understanding, utilizing current industry-standard graphic tools.
Develop and nurture a local network of sports contacts, securing scoops and exclusive interviews.
Engage with the community, building a network of sources that empowers our station to be the first to report on sports news that matter to our viewers.
Independently create unique and compelling content for a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
Collaborate interdepartmentally to curate an individual and station social media presence, consistently engage with viewers, and explore new ways to build audiences.

Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience in sports journalism, reporting, writing, and producing, preferably within a top 10 market.
A robust reel showcasing on-camera reporting, live interviews, segment producing, and social media and streaming production.
Technical proficiency in video production and graphic creation for broadcast and digital platforms.
Strong understanding of and interest in a wide variety of sports, with the capability to report on each knowledgeably and energetically.
Excellent storytelling skills, with the ability to deliver complex sports information in an accessible and engaging way.
Proficient and compelling writing style for multiple platforms including broadcast, print articles, newsletters, and social media.
Fluency in various social media platforms’ trends, styles and language to authentically engage with audiences on each platform.

Preferences

Connection to the San Francisco Bay Area; applicants who grew up, were educated, or have reported in the region will have an advantaged understanding of local sports culture.
A degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field with a focus on sports media isa bonus.
Multimedia savviness, with a grasp of how to leverage social media platforms for sports coverage, multiscreen broadcasting, and audience engagement.

To apply for sports reporter, click here.