Morning Show Anchor/Reporter

LiveNOW from FOX; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KTVU FOX 2 in Oakland is seeking a dynamic Morning Show Anchor for Mornings on 2, bringing warmth, authenticity, and strong editorial instincts to live broadcasts.

The role blends studio anchoring with flexible field reporting, lifestyle segments, and participation across FOX Local San Francisco digital and streaming platforms to expand coverage.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as on-air anchor, streaming host, reporter, or MMJ in a fast-paced setting.
• Exceptional on-camera presence with unscripted delivery and warm, authentic interview style.
• Proven ability to conduct engaging live interviews and field reporting.
• Experience with digital streaming workflows and tools to support streaming broadcasts.
• Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as co-anchor for Mornings on 2 with energy, humor, and authentic personality.
• Lead live, unscripted interviews and long-form segments in-studio and in the field.
• Cover breaking news and developing stories across Bay Area communities.
• Fill in on digital platforms and FOX Local San Francisco with live streams.
• Pitch, write, and produce compelling video and feature content for broadcast and social.
• Engage real-time with audiences on social media and drive viewer interaction.
• Collaborate with executive producers, photojournalists, and field crews across platforms.
• Adapt stories for multiple formats and outlets as needed.
• Perform newsroom and community engagement duties as assigned.

Skills

On-air presence

Unscripted delivery

Live hosting

Interviewing skills

Digital streaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Video tools

Streaming platforms

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.