Disney is hiring: KGO - Weekend Anchor/Reporter in San Francisco

KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated anchor and aggressive multi-skilled journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. ABC7 News is committed to Building a Better Bay Area through solutions journalism. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator. The ideal candidate must have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment. Candidates also must be active users of social media for newsgathering and have a demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms. Applicants are expected to be able 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. Our ideal candidate innovates every day and enjoys experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who brings a positive attitude every day, is receptive to feedback, and wants to be a newsroom leader. This role involves anchoring our weekend evening newscasts and reporting three days per week. In addition, this person will be a fill-in anchor on weekday newscasts. When reporting, the person is expected to turn stories for newscasts, our website and our 24/7 stream. Reporters write, shoot and edit their stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscast. Reporters use light weight digital electronic cameras, consumer and prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones and non-linear desktop editing platforms. They must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community. In addition, anchor/reporters need to have an active presence in social media. This role is also expected to represent KGO at community events, promotional events, and speaking engagements. This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. Responsibilities Anchor newscasts on linear TV and streaming Report daily stories Digital scripts Social media presence Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision‑making skills. Able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non‑linear desktop editing platforms. Proficient in operating handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non‑linear editing for linear and digital. Superior on‑camera presentation Preferred Qualifications Bilingual is 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 $208,000 per year. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQ. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: KGO-TV/ABC7 News is seeking a smart, dedicated anchor and aggressive multi-skilled journalist . The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator . The hiring range for this SAG‑AFTRA role in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $208,000 per year . En Español: KGO-TV/ABC7 News, la estación de televisión propiedad de ABC en San Francisco, está buscando un presentador inteligente, dedicado y agresivo periodista multicalificado que le guste excavar y emprender historias principales. ABC7 News se compromete a construir una mejor Bay Area a través de soluciones periodísticas. El candidato ideal debe ser un narrador apasionado, creador de contenido multiplataforma, comunicador efectivo y colaborador comprobado. Los reporteros escriben, filman y editan sus historias, y aparecen en vivo desde el campo durante la transmisión de noticias. Los periodistas utilizan cámaras electrónicas digitales ligeras, equipos de cámara digital para consumidores y prosumidores, teléfonos celulares y plataformas de edición no lineal de escritorio. Deben lanzar historias originales y desarrollar contactos dentro de la comunidad. Además, los presentadores/reportantes deben tener una presencia activa en las redes sociales. Este papel también se espera que represente a KGO en eventos comunitarios, eventos promocionales y conversaciones. Esta posición está cubierta bajo el acuerdo colectivo de negociación diaria de la compañía con SAG-AFTRA. Responsabilidades Anchor Newscasts on Linear TV and Streaming Report Stories Digital Skills Social Media Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a top 50 professional market have skills for handwriting, editing solid and Proficiency. La remuneración básica realmente ofrecida puede variar dependiendo de la región geográfica del candidato, los conocimientos relacionados con el trabajo, las habilidades y la experiencia entre otros factores. El papel también tiene potencial para una compensación adicional por horas extras y turnos tempranos / nocturnos. Se pueden proporcionar beneficios selectos como parte del paquete de indemnización, tales como médicos, financieros y/o otros beneficios, según el nivel y la posición que se ofrezcan. 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