KGO – Morning Studio Reporter / Breaking News Desk Anchor
AAJA25, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated journalist to report live breaking news and traffic during the morning daypart from the studio. If breaking news happens in the morning anywhere in the world, this person will be covering it across ABC 7’s linear and digital platforms, including the ABC7 24/7 streaming channel. This role is a key part of the morning news team and will have fill-in anchor opportunities. Job Details
Job ID:
11502 Job Views:
6628 Location:
San Francisco, California, United States Postal Code:
94111 Job Category:
Television Employment Type:
Full time Salary:
90948-160000 USD per year Posted:
02.04.2026 Job Description
The ABC7 News team is committed to breaking news and weather coverage in addition to building a better Bay Area through solutions-based journalism. Candidates must be a passionate storyteller, brilliant multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and excellent teammate. Applicants are expected to have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment, with experience using lightweight digital electronic cameras, to 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, enjoys experimenting with new technology, and is an active user of social media for newsgathering. This person must be organized, work well under pressure and constant deadlines, and bring a positive attitude and receptiveness to feedback. This role is a key member of the morning news team and will include fill-in anchor opportunities. Responsibilities
Deliver live breaking news and traffic reports from the studio Write and edit breaking news stories under tight deadlines Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories for all platforms Maintain an active and engaging social media presence Serve as presenter and producer for the streaming news channel Provide fill-in anchoring as needed Compensation & Benefits
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 based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role may include additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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. For more information about benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. About ABC Owned TV Stations & The Walt Disney Company
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks. The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney operates in more than 40 countries, and our employees work to create entertainment experiences that are universally and locally cherished. This position is with KGO Television, Inc, part of ABC Owned TV Stations.
(Note: The text uses strong emphasis; original formatting has been retained where appropriate in this refined version.) Equal Opportunity
KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of experience anchoring/reporting in a top 50 market Experience in breaking news situations Knowledge of Bay Area traffic and transit, and previous on-air reporting experience required Must have excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision making Candidates should be able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non-linear desktop editing platforms Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area Experience operating WSI Max Traffic a plus Bilingual is beneficial Education: Bachelor’s degree Journalism or Communications degree (Preferred) Powered by Journalismnext
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KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated journalist to report live breaking news and traffic during the morning daypart from the studio. If breaking news happens in the morning anywhere in the world, this person will be covering it across ABC 7’s linear and digital platforms, including the ABC7 24/7 streaming channel. This role is a key part of the morning news team and will have fill-in anchor opportunities. Job Details
Job ID:
11502 Job Views:
6628 Location:
San Francisco, California, United States Postal Code:
94111 Job Category:
Television Employment Type:
Full time Salary:
90948-160000 USD per year Posted:
02.04.2026 Job Description
The ABC7 News team is committed to breaking news and weather coverage in addition to building a better Bay Area through solutions-based journalism. Candidates must be a passionate storyteller, brilliant multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and excellent teammate. Applicants are expected to have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment, with experience using lightweight digital electronic cameras, to 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, enjoys experimenting with new technology, and is an active user of social media for newsgathering. This person must be organized, work well under pressure and constant deadlines, and bring a positive attitude and receptiveness to feedback. This role is a key member of the morning news team and will include fill-in anchor opportunities. Responsibilities
Deliver live breaking news and traffic reports from the studio Write and edit breaking news stories under tight deadlines Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories for all platforms Maintain an active and engaging social media presence Serve as presenter and producer for the streaming news channel Provide fill-in anchoring as needed Compensation & Benefits
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 based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role may include additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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. For more information about benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. About ABC Owned TV Stations & The Walt Disney Company
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks. The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney operates in more than 40 countries, and our employees work to create entertainment experiences that are universally and locally cherished. This position is with KGO Television, Inc, part of ABC Owned TV Stations.
(Note: The text uses strong emphasis; original formatting has been retained where appropriate in this refined version.) Equal Opportunity
KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of experience anchoring/reporting in a top 50 market Experience in breaking news situations Knowledge of Bay Area traffic and transit, and previous on-air reporting experience required Must have excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision making Candidates should be able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non-linear desktop editing platforms Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area Experience operating WSI Max Traffic a plus Bilingual is beneficial Education: Bachelor’s degree Journalism or Communications degree (Preferred) Powered by Journalismnext
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