The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH is hiring: KGO Producer in San Francisco

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather and live video on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream. Producing more than 45 hours of live newscasts every week, ABC7 Eyewitness News is widely recognized for its solution-based journalism and advocacy with legacy franchises Seven on Your Side, I-Team, and Building a Better Bay Area. ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource, KGO-TV is an ABC Owned Television Station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.

ABC7 is seeking a strong, collaborative Producer to support our weekday 7:00 a.m. streaming newscast. This role is responsible for shaping editorial content from concept through execution, including story development, writing, editing, graphics, and overall production flow. The ideal candidate has proven control room experience, thrives in fast-paced live environments, and demonstrates expert judgment during breaking news. This Producer is a proactive self-starter with a strong commitment to multi-platform storytelling across TV, digital, and social media. We are looking for a team player who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel while supporting and contributing to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Lead story development and provide editorial context for ABC7’s weekday 7:00 a.m. streaming newscast

Write scripts, teases, and other on-air content; perform non-linear desktop editing and build graphics

Make real-time editorial decisions and guide reporters, writers, and photographers on content creation

Manage timing and oversee all editorial and production elements in the control room

Handle live and breaking news with strong editorial judgment and composure under pressure

Contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings

Basic Qualifications

At least five years of experience in a top 50 market

Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision‑making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

Experience using newsroom software Dalet, desktop editing, communication tools such as MS Teams.

Bilingual is beneficial

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

Journalism or Communications degree

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $75,600 to $101,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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In Summary: ABC7 is seeking a strong, collaborative Producer to support our weekday 7:00 a.m. streaming newscast . The role is responsible for shaping editorial content from concept through execution, including story development, writing, editing, graphics, and overall production flow . The ideal candidate has proven control room experience, thrives in fast-paced live environments .

En Español: Las ocho estaciones de ABC pertenecientes a Disney Entertainment son líderes multiplataforma en noticias e información locales. ABC7 KGO-TV es el líder de las noticias del Área de la Bahía, entregando noticias recientes, clima y video en vivo al aire y 24/7 dondequiera que se transmita. Produciendo más de 45 horas de transmisiones en directo cada semana, ABC7 Eyewitness News es ampliamente reconocida por su periodismo basado en soluciones y defensa con franquicias heredadas Seven on Your Side, I-Team y Building a Better Bay Area. Transmitir noticias en streaming Escribir guiones, bromas y otros contenidos en el aire; realizar edición de escritorio no lineal y crear gráficos Hacer decisiones editoriales en tiempo real y orientar a los reporteros, escritores y fotógrafos sobre la creación de contenido Administrar el cronograma y supervisar todos los elementos editorales y productivos en la sala de control Manejar las noticias en vivo y recientes con un fuerte juicio editorial y compostura bajo presión Contribuir diariamente a ideas de historia y participar activamente en decisiones de cobertura y reuniones editorias Calificaciones básicas Al menos cinco años de experiencia en un mercado superior 50 Deben tener excelentes habilidades de redacción, poseer sólidas habilidades para juzgar noticias y toma de decisiones éticas. Qualificaciones preferidas Conocimiento del área de San Francisco Bay Experiencia utilizando software de salón de prensa Dalet, edición de mesa, herramientas de comunicación como MS Teams. Bilingüe es beneficioso Licenciado en Educación Bachillero o grado de Periodismo Preferente El rango de contratación ofrecido para este puesto en San Francisco Es posible que dependa de $7,500 al año, entre otros factores relacionados con el conocimiento geográfico y la competencia de trabajo. Se puede proporcionar una bonificación y/o unidades de incentivo a largo plazo como parte del paquete de compensación, además de la gama completa de beneficios médicos, financieros y / u otros, dependiendo del nivel y el puesto ofrecido. La Walt Disney Company y sus compañías afiliadas son empleadores con igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y dan la bienvenida a todos los solicitantes de trabajo, incluidos individuos discapacitados y veteranos con discapacidades.