Overview
Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7 KGO-TV is the BayArea’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. The News Director leads ABC7’s news product across all platforms, overseeing strategy, content, and team performance to drive audience growth, revenue, and community connection.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi‑platform content strategies that attract and engage audiences.
- Oversee newsroom operations to meet or exceed key performance indicators, including ratings, audience growth, video consumption, and market share.
- Evolve and strengthen the station’s brand to enhance relevance, impact, and community connection.
- Lead a high‑performing, diverse, multi‑platform newsroom team.
- Partner with Sales leadership to develop content initiatives that support revenue growth and monetization strategies.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies across newsroom workflows and processes.
- Build strong relationships with community leaders and represent the station externally.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, including on‑air staff, while providing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform content strategy, platform optimization, and team accountability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, journalistic ethics, FCC regulations, and industry standards.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive newsroom culture.
- Partner across ABC Owned Television Stations and The Walt Disney Company to leverage resources and advance strategic priorities.
- Lead OTT and streaming content strategy and development.
- Drive business development initiatives and strategic partnerships that support modernization and long‑term growth.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven newsroom leadership experience in a medium or large DMA, or a comparable news organization.
- Collaborative and participative leadership style with a track record of driving innovation.
- Ability to establish priorities, communicate vision and strategy, and identify growth opportunities.
- Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills in fast‑paced environments.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
- Experience working with unions and participating in contract negotiations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in marketing, audience development, and content growth across multiple platforms.
- Knowledge of the SanFrancisco Bay Area market and community.
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning.
Education & Compensation
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Salary Range (SanFrancisco, CA): $236,000 – $316,500 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus and/or long‑term incentive units, as well as the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.The base pay offered will be adjusted for internal equity and candidate qualifications.
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