Come join the Bay Area’s top-rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals who 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 Senior Sports Producer.

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 planning, editing, producing, and executing sports stories, specialty shows, and live reports for multiple platforms.

• Stay at the frontline of all things sports in the Bay Area and beyond, taking charge of planning and producing compelling sports stories, shows, 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.
• Collaborate with the Sports Reporter, news managers, producers, and various talent to produce and execute 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, editing proficiency, and live show producing from the booth 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 with key stakeholders in the local and regional sports world to build relationships with clubs and organizations that have not previously partnered with KTVU.