KGO - General Assignment Reporter (South Bay)
AAJA25, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
Candidate Profile:
KGO‑TV/ABC7 News seeks a smart, dedicated and aggressive multi‑skilled reporter who loves to dig and develop enterprise lead stories. The ideal candidate is 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 news gathering 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, develop contacts and sources, and tell impactful stories. The successful candidate will also innovate every day, experiment with new technology, stay organized under pressure and meet constant deadlines, bring a positive attitude and be receptive to feedback, and aspire to be a newsroom leader.
The role requires turning stories daily for newscasts, the website, and the 24/7 stream. Reporters must have an active presence on social media, write, shoot with lightweight digital electronic cameras, edit stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscasts. They use consumer or prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones and non‑linear desktop editing, must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community.
This position will cover stories in the San Jose / South Bay region of the Bay Area, and the reporter is expected to live in that region to engage the local community.
Responsibilities
Report daily stories
Report longer‑form stories
Maintain a social media presence
Produce digital scripts
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 geographic region, knowledge, skills and experience. The role also offers potential additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts, and select benefits may be provided (medical, financial and other benefits), depending on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a top 50 market
Excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision‑making
Proficient in shooting video and editing stories for linear and digital on non‑linear desktop editing platforms
Proficient with handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non‑linear editing for both linear and digital
Superior on‑camera presentation; candidates should include a reel
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual is beneficial
Willingness to reside in the South Bay region of the Bay Area
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Journalism or Communications degree
Equal Opportunity Statement KGO Television, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, 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.
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 need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please visit the DisneyCandidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to accommodation requests related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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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.
Candidate Profile:
KGO‑TV/ABC7 News seeks a smart, dedicated and aggressive multi‑skilled reporter who loves to dig and develop enterprise lead stories. The ideal candidate is 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 news gathering 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, develop contacts and sources, and tell impactful stories. The successful candidate will also innovate every day, experiment with new technology, stay organized under pressure and meet constant deadlines, bring a positive attitude and be receptive to feedback, and aspire to be a newsroom leader.
The role requires turning stories daily for newscasts, the website, and the 24/7 stream. Reporters must have an active presence on social media, write, shoot with lightweight digital electronic cameras, edit stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscasts. They use consumer or prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones and non‑linear desktop editing, must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community.
This position will cover stories in the San Jose / South Bay region of the Bay Area, and the reporter is expected to live in that region to engage the local community.
Responsibilities
Report daily stories
Report longer‑form stories
Maintain a social media presence
Produce digital scripts
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 geographic region, knowledge, skills and experience. The role also offers potential additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts, and select benefits may be provided (medical, financial and other benefits), depending on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a top 50 market
Excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision‑making
Proficient in shooting video and editing stories for linear and digital on non‑linear desktop editing platforms
Proficient with handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non‑linear editing for both linear and digital
Superior on‑camera presentation; candidates should include a reel
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual is beneficial
Willingness to reside in the South Bay region of the Bay Area
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Journalism or Communications degree
Equal Opportunity Statement KGO Television, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, 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.
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 need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please visit the DisneyCandidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to accommodation requests related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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