James Torrez Profile
James Torrez is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working at KTVU – FOX 2 in San Francisco, California as a news reporter. He has been working at the station since January 2021.
James Torrez Career and Education
Torrez is a 2016 graduate of the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Telecommunications, with a specialization in Producing and News. When it comes to his profession, Torrez serves at KTVU – FOX 2 as a news reporter. Since joining KTVU-TV, Torrez has covered many stories such as mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the playoff journeys of the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants.
Torrez has worked for WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee as a fill-in anchor and news reporter for 2 and a half years. He has also worked for WUFT-TV and WUFT-FM, in Gainesville, Florida, as a Master Control Operator, and News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer respectively. Torrez has also served at Kiss 105.3 in Gainesville, Florida as a Promotions Assistant and On-Air Talent for 8 months (from October 2015 to May 2016). Additionally, Torrez has served at ESPN 850 Home of UF Gators, 973 The SKY, Entercom Gainesville 985KTK, and Country 1037 The Gator as a Producer and Board Operator for nearly 2 years (August 2013 – June 2015).
Torrez has won several honors over the years of his career. During his time at WTVC, the Tennessee Associated Press named him Best TV News Reporter in the year 2017. He has also worked for WPEC-TV in West Palm Beach, Florida as a multimedia journalist. While at WPEC-TV, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his remarkable coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. During college, for a feature piece he made with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy, Torrez earned a professional Florida Associated Press award.
Besides working at KTVU-TV, Torrez also works as a trivia host for the premier trivia and entertainment company, “Think And Drink Trivia” in Florida. Also, Torrez serves as a soccer and volleyball coach for French American+International, University of Florida, and UF Journalism & Communications.
James Torrez Age
Torrez is 31 years old as of 2024. He was born on October 31, 1993 (according to his Instagram Page on October 31, 2023 and 2022), in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. He therefore celebrates his birthday on the 31st of October every year.
James Torrez Height
Torrez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
James Torrez Family
Information regarding Torrez’s parents and siblings is under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available. Torrez was brought up in West Palm Beach, Florida.
James Torrez Wife
Information about Torrez’s dating life is unknown for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Torrez is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
During Torrez’s leisure time, he likes cheering for any sporting event (Gators! – his favorite), playing soccer and volleyball, exploring the Bay Area, trying new foods in the area, searching for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown, and hanging out with his friends and family.
James Torrez Salary
Being one of the top reporters for KTVU-TV, Torrez earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 to $ 100,000.
James Torrez Net Worth
Torrez has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
James Torrez KTVU-TV
Torrez works at KTVU-TV alongside other famous KTVU-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Frank Mallicoat
- Mike Mibach
- Rosemary Orozco
- LaMonica Peters
- Amanda Quintana
- Allie Rasmus
- Cristina Rendon
- Alex Savidge
- Andre Senior
- Mark Tamayo
- Claudine Wong
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