KGO - General Assignment Reporter Job at The Walt Disney Company in San Francisc

Apply for the KGO - General Assignment Reporter role at The Walt Disney Company 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 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, brilliant multi-platform content creator, effective communicator, and proven collaborator. Candidates must have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment. They must also 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 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. The ideal candidate innovates every day and enjoys experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized, work well under pressure, and meet constant deadlines. We want someone who brings a positive attitude, is receptive to feedback, and wants to be a newsroom leader. Reporters are expected to turn stories daily for newscasts, the website, and the 24/7 stream. Reporters need to have an active presence on social media. They write, shoot with lightweight digital electronic cameras, and edit their stories, 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 Report longer-form stories Maintain a strong social media presence Produce digital scripts Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market Excellent writing skills; 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 with handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non-linear editing for linear and digital Superior on-camera presentation skills Preferred Qualifications Bilingual is beneficial Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area Required Education Bachelor’s degree Preferred Education Journalism or Communications degree Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Walt Disney Company by 2x. The hiring range for this SAG-AFTRA role in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $160,000 per year. The base pay offered 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, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr