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.
KGO-TV/ABC7 is seeking a dedicated Director that wants to join our team by working on live newscasts and local production.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Operational knowledge and/or working experience with:
- Ross Overdrive Automation System
- Vinten Robotics
- Xpression graphics
- Dalet systems
- A strong sense of newscast structure, significant hands‑on experience operating in a computer‑assisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to easily adapt within an organization, and solid people skills.
- Actively seeks out challenges developing solutions independently, without waiting for instruction while focusing on outcomes rather than obstacles.
The hiring range for this Director’s Guild of America Agreement role in San Francisco, CA is $126,464 to $156,754 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:
This position is with KGO Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
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.
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- Direct daily newscasts and production as required
- Work closely with newscast producers, anchors, reporters, production and engineering staff
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- BA in Communications or equivalent preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in television production