Disney is hiring: KGO - General Assignment Reporter in San Francisco

KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC‑Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated, and aggressive multi‑skilled journalist who loves to dig enterprise‑lead stories. ABC7 News is committed to building a better Bay Area through solutions journalism. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, brilliant multi‑platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator. Candidates must have a strong editorial background in a breaking‑news environment, be active users of social media for newsgathering, and have a demonstrated ability to move audiences between linear and digital platforms. Applicants are expected to shoot, write and edit visually creative, memorable stories with active live reporting. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing contacts and sources and telling impactful stories, while innovating every day and experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized, work well under pressure, meet constant deadlines, and bring a positive attitude and receptiveness to feedback. Reporters are expected to turn stories daily for newscasts, our website and for our 24/7 stream; maintain an active social media presence; shoot with lightweight digital electronic cameras; edit stories on non‑linear desktop editing platforms; and appear live from the field during the station’s newscast. Reporters use consumer, prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones, and non‑linear desktop editing. They must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community. This position is covered under the company’s collective bargaining agreement with SAG‑AFTRA.

Responsibilities

• Report daily stories for newscasts, website and 24/7 stream
• Maintain active social media presence
• Write, shoot and edit stories for linear and digital platforms
• Appear live from field during the station’s newscast
• Use consumer and prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones, and non‑linear desktop editing tools
• Pitch original stories and develop community contacts

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a top‑50 market
• Excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision‑making ability
• Proficient in operating handheld prosumer/consumer cameras
• Experienced shooting video and editing stories for linear and digital on non‑linear desktop editing platforms
• Superior on‑camera presentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (beneficial)
• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

• Journalism or Communications degree

The hiring range for this SAG‑AFTRA role in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $160,000 per year. The base pay may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early‑morning/overnight shifts. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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