News Anchor

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
• 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 new audiences.
• 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.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community events on behalf of the station.
   

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.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $300,000.00-350,000.00 annually for California. 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.

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