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 below)

Account Executive (2)
Broadcast Technician
News Producer (2)
Per Diem Digital Producer
Chief Meteorologist
Anchor/Reporter
Per Diem News Reporter
News Reporter
News Operations Manager

Account Executive (two available positions)

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 one of the available Account Executive positions:

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 (two available positions)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The 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:

Per Diem Digital Producer

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 per diem digital producer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements.Actively pitch innovative story ideas that reflect the multifaceted nature of the San Francisco Bay Area, and passionately hunt for exclusive stories and scoops.
Engage with the community, building a network of sources that empowers our station to be the first to report on events, issues, and trends that matter to our viewers.
Serve as liaison to the newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance. Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and beyond.
Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print news copy that adheres to station standards, ensuring precision and clarity.
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 the station’s social media presence, consistently engage with viewers, and explore new ways to build new audiences.
Monitor real-time analytics and respond to digital trends and activity to capitalize on moments and stories that resonate with our audience.
Follow group and station standards in pursuit of journalistic excellence.
Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Does this sound like you? You're smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You're an expert in digital and social media platforms. You know a big story when you hear it and you strive for journalistic excellence every day. You're obsessed with details. Nothing gets past you. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you won't— we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You've got goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you're out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.

Qualifications

5+ years experience developing and publishing content, researching and reporting new, and curating digital and social platforms.
Excellent writer and storyteller.
Superior news judgment and understanding of journalism tenets and ethics.
Impeccable writing and copy editing skills. Overwhelming attention to detail.
Thrive under deadline pressure.
Stellar communication skills.
Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
Video and photo editing experience (Proficiency with Adobe products preferred).
Flexibility in schedule is a must to be able to meet business demands.

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.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
Bilingual abilities, specifically in Spanish or Cantonese, reflect the diversity of our audience and will be considered an additional asset.

To apply for the Per Diem Digital Producer position, click here.

Per Diem News Reporter

We are currently searching for a Per Diem Reporter with experience and strong production and digital skills. Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful reporters are dynamic individuals who are curious about the community and world around them; creative in sourcing, developing and producing engaging stories for our broadcast and digital platforms; and competitive in monitoring other sources of news, challenging themselves to be different and working to continually elevate KTVU coverage. This position requires a strong understanding of newsroom production and an ability to work with different teams to create content for multiple platforms. While reporting is the core focus of the position, we are also looking for an individual who feels comfortable in different roles in the newsroom on and off camera, including digital production, sports, weather and special projects.

Serve as an on-air presenter 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.
Stay at the frontline of breaking news situations, taking on flexible duties when assigned, to deliver live reporting that captures the veracity of the moment.
Present content live conversationally and with confidence and comfort on various platforms
Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print news copy on deadline, while adhering to station standards for precision and clarity.
Independently create unique and compelling content for a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
Develop and maintain an engaging social media presence that complements station’s brand image
A strong understanding of newsroom production, various daypart reporting needs, and creating content for multiple platforms.
Willingness to travel and present from the field as required.
Flexible schedule including various dayparts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

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.High school diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred.
Candidate should have 5 years of experience with fast-paced television productions, including live shots, in-studio, and field interviews.Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

To apply for the per diem news reporter position, click here.

Chief Meteorologist

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We are in search of an experienced Chief Meteorologist who excels in storytelling and presents every forecast with confidence and authority. We seek a visionary and creative leader with the ability to guide the top team of meteorologists in the market. Join a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful chief meteorologists are dynamic individuals who are curious about weather, climate change, and nature and their impact on Bay Area communities and beyond; creative in translating and presenting complex weather concepts in engaging ways for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms; and competitive in monitoring advances in forecast presentation tools, challenging themselves to be different and working to continually elevate KTVU coverage.

Serve as one of the primary presenters of weather forecasts, stories, interviews, and other content for all TV, streaming and digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to weather consumers.
Provide exemplary leadership in the newsroom, guiding other meteorologists as well as news reporters and producers on weather-related topics.
Stay at the frontline of breaking weather 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 with experts related to weather events, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Spearhead special weather report coverage, constructing in-depth stories for TV, digital, and print platforms that shine a light on significant weather events and reflect the concerns of the community.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print copy when weather events warrant it, adhering to station standards, ensuring precision and clarity.
Independently design, build, and maintain visually compelling and accurate weather graphics to support on-air and a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
Act as the primary liaison with weather equipment vendors to coordinate system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and explore emerging technologies.
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the proper installation, configuration, and maintenance of weather systems and software, while providing input on the purchase of new weather tools.
Work closely with other departments to develop and update style guides, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing weather presentation across all platforms.
Partner with newsroom leadership to align weather forecasts with station-wide editorial strategies and breaking news coverage.
Actively pitch innovative story ideas that reflect the multifaceted nature of the San Francisco Bay Area and passionately hunt for exclusive stories and scoops in the weather genre.
Establish workflows and procedures for seamless operations during severe weather events, ensuring effective communication and execution.
Engage with the community, building a network of connections and sources that empowers our station to be the first to report on weather events, issues, and trends that matter to our viewers.
Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community events on behalf of the station.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in weather reporting for broadcast and digital platforms, with a significant portion anchored in a top 10 market.
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 audience and the weather stories that resonate best with readers on KTVU’s various online platforms.
Ability to utilize advanced storytelling techniques to make complex weather concepts understandable and engaging for viewers on various platforms, including social media, streaming, and other digital formats.
A strong portfolio of work that exhibits your ability to understand and communicate complex weather phenomena 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 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, its unique weather patterns and phenomena, and its stories.
An AMS Certification or Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society is considered a benefit.
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 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 weather news is made.

To apply for this position, click here.

Anchor/Reporter

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We're currently seeking an experienced Anchor/Reporter with exceptional editorial and digital skills to spearhead our weekend morning team and report during the week. Become part of a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful anchor/reporters are dynamic individuals who are curious about the community and world around them, as well as creative in sourcing, developing and delivering engaging stories for our broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
Top performers at KTVU are competitive in monitoring other sources and emerging platforms for news, challenging themselves to be different and working to continually elevate KTVU coverage.
This position requires a strong ability to convey information to viewers in a conversational manner, as well as the spirit to collaborate with others in creating content for multiple platforms.
Serve as an on-air presenter of news stories, interviews, and other content for all TV, streaming, digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Ability to report on breaking news and cover live news events unscripted and with little assistance from production crews, while capturing the veracity of the moment.
Present content live conversationally and with confidence and comfort on various platforms.
Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Actively pitch innovative story and segment ideas that reflect the multifaceted nature of the San Francisco Bay Area and passionately hunt for exclusive stories and scoops.
Engage with the community, building a network of sources that empowers our station to be the first to report on events, issues, and trends that matter to our viewers.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print news copy on deadline, while adhering to station and professional standards for precision and clarity.
Independently create unique and compelling content for a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
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.
Ability to travel and report from the field as required.
Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred. Candidate should have 3 to 5 years’ experience with fast-paced television productions. Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills are required.

To apply for the position, click here.

News Reporter

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We're currently seeking a full-time Reporter with strong editorial, storytelling, live and digital skills. Become part of a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
Successful reporters are dynamic individuals who are curious about the community and world around them; creative in sourcing, developing and producing engaging stories for our broadcast, streaming and digital platforms; and competitive in monitoring other sources of news, challenging themselves to be different and working to continually elevate KTVU coverage. This position requires a strong understanding of newsroom production and an ability to work with different teams to create content for multiple platforms. While reporting is the core focus of the position, we are also looking for an individual who feels comfortable in different roles in the newsroom on and off camera, including digital production, sports, weather and special projects.

Serve as an on-air presenter of news stories, interviews, and other content for all TV, streaming and digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Stay at the frontline of breaking news situations, taking on flexible duties when assigned, to deliver live reporting that captures the veracity of the moment.
Present content live conversationally and with confidence and comfort on various platforms
Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print news copy on deadline, while adhering to station standards for precision and clarity.
Independently create unique and compelling content for a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
Develop and maintain an engaging social media presence that complements station’s brand image
A strong understanding of newsroom production, various daypart reporting needs, and creating content for multiple platforms.
Willingness to travel and present from the field as required.
Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements

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.
High school diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred.
Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience with fast-paced television productions, including live shots, in-studio, and field interviews.
Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

To apply for this position, click here.

News Operations Manager

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We are searching for a full-time News Operations Manager. Become part of a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. As part of our total compensation benefits package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program, to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities

The News Operations Manager oversees the technical and logistical aspects of a cutting-edge, multi-platform local TV newsroom in the San Francisco Bay Area, while working collaboratively with engineering and tech services. They will demonstrate exceptional leadership to ensure the seamless execution of multiple, simultaneous live newscasts, special productions on location, streaming channels, and dynamic social media content. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of live studio and remote production, while also being curious about new technology, creative in solving problems, and bring a competitive spirit to the market’s fast-paced news environment.

Oversee all aspects of technical operations, ensuring seamless execution of live newscasts, location-based special productions, and streaming content across multiple platforms.
Manage resource allocation and build relationships with vendors to properly support daily newsroom operations and special events.Ensure workflows are optimized for efficiency and quality, particularly in the use of LiveU, editing systems, Bitcentral video content management, and iNews newsroom production software.
Collaborate with the engineering team to upgrade and maintain newsroom systems, ensuring smooth and reliable operation.
Serve as the liaison between the local newsroom and companywide engineering teams to address technical challenges, execute new initiatives, and implement system improvements.
Support the development of innovative workflows to enhance content production for OTT platforms and digital audiences.
Monitor performance and quality of content across platforms and recommend improvements for efficiency and reach.Lead and mentor a team of editors, technical operators, and support staff, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Monitor trends in emerging technologies to help KTVU remain competitive in the changing broadband landscape.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast television, with at least 3 years in an operational or technical leadership role.
Proficiency with LiveU, Edius editing software, iNews newsroom production software, Bitcentral video management software or equivalent production systems.
Strong knowledge of live production workflows for broadcast, streaming, and social media platforms.
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
A willingness to learn new skills, embrace emerging technology, and adapt to change to help grow KTVU’s audience in the quickly evolving digital landscape.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by news coverage demands.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for location-based productions.

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 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 weather news is made.

To apply for this role, click here.