Morning Show Anchor/Reporter

Fox Television Stations; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits as applicable

Job summary

KTVU FOX 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a dynamic Morning Show Anchor who brings warmth, authenticity, and strong editorial skills to the desk each morning.

The role blends on-air anchoring with flexible field reporting and collaboration across FOX Local San Francisco platforms to deliver engaging, live content for broadcast and digital streams. You will connect with diverse communities and help drive audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of on-air anchoring or related roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional on-camera presence with unscripted delivery and strong interviewing skills.
• Experience transitioning from lifestyle/feature content to breaking news and field reporting.
• Basic familiarity with digital streaming workflows and platforms.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engaging, energetic co-anchor for Mornings on 2 with authenticity and warmth.
• Lead live, unscripted interviews and in-field segments.
• Cover developing stories and flexible hosting duties across the Bay Area.
• Fill in on digital platforms and FOX Local channels for live streams and breaking news.
• Research, write, and produce video and feature content for broadcast and social media.
• Maintain audience engagement across real-time digital channels.
• Collaborate with producers, photojournalists, and crew for multi-platform storytelling.

Skills

On-air anchoring

Live interviewing

Field reporting

Digital workflows

Social media engagement

Ad-libbing

Editorial judgment

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTVU FOX 2 is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and high-energy Morning Show Anchor to join the iconic Mornings on 2 team! We are looking for a vibrant personality who brings fun, authenticity, and warmth to the anchor desk every morning. The ideal candidate is more than just a traditional news anchor—you are a conversationalist with strong editorial and unscripted hosting capabilities who thrives in live environments, excels at ad-libbing, and loves getting out into the field to showcase the culture, people, and stories that make the Bay Area unique.

In addition to anchoring Mornings on 2, you will be a versatile newsroom leader who can take on flexible field reporting duties as news breaks, pitch in on live lifestyle segments, or step in on our digital and streaming platforms (FOX Local San Francisco) to drive interactive coverage across our broadcast and streaming ecosystems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the engaging, energetic co-anchor for Mornings on 2, bringing a strong, authentic personality, humor, and natural rapport to the morning broadcast.
• Ditch the script to lead engaging, fun, and conversational live interviews and long-form segments both in-studio and in the field.
• Stay at the frontline of developing stories and feature segments, taking on flexible hosting and field reporting duties across the Bay Area.
• Fill in seamlessly on KTVU's digital platforms and FOX Local channels, hosting live unscripted streams, breaking news coverage, and special digital broadcasts.
• Pitch, research, write, and produce creative, compelling video and feature content tailored for both linear broadcast and social media.
• Connect authentically with the audience, driving real-time digital engagement, viewer interaction, and maintaining an active, professional social media presence that aligns with the KTVU brand.
• Partner closely with executive producers, morning show producers, photojournalists, and field crews to adapt stories effectively across multiple platforms.
• Perform other newsroom and community engagement duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of professional experience as an on-air anchor, streaming host, reporter, or Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional on-camera presence with proven unscripted delivery, live ad-libbing, warmth, and outstanding interviewing skills.
• Proven capability to transition smoothly from high-energy lifestyle and feature interviews to unscripted breaking news and serious field reporting.
• Basic experience with digital streaming workflows, video tools, and digital platforms to independently assist or anchor streaming broadcasts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills under intense deadline pressure while maintaining strong journalistic integrity.
• High school diploma required; 4-year college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Deep familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area, its diverse communities, current events, and local culture is highly favorable.
• Willingness to work early morning hours and adapt quickly to fast-moving story developments and shifting show priorities.

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 $190,000.00-205,000.00 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.