KGO - Reporter (As-Needed) (Expression Of Interest)

Disney Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

KGO Television, Inc is seeking a smart, dedicated multi-skilled journalist who can lead with solutions-based reporting for ABC7 Eyewitness News. You will write, shoot, and edit stories for live newscasts and digital platforms, while engaging audiences across social channels and adapting to fast-breaking events.

The ideal candidate has substantial breaking news experience, strong on-air presence, and the ability to collaborate across teams under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a top 50 market.
• Strong editorial background in breaking news environments.
• Excellent writing skills and ethical decision making.

Responsibilities

• Turn stories daily for newscasts, website, and 24/7 stream.
• Shoot video and edit stories using non-linear editing tools.
• Maintain active social media presence for news gathering and audience engagement.

Skills

On-air reporting

News writing

Social media use

Video shooting

Video editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Journalism or Communications degree

Tools

Non-linear editing

Consumer/prosumer cameras

Job description

Job Requirements

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, and I‑Team. 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.

Job Requirements

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, and I‑Team. 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 Eyewitness News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated and aggressive multi‑skilled journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. ABC7 Eyewitness News is committed to solutions based journalism. The ideal candidate must be 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. Candidates must also be active users of social media for newsgathering and have a demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms. Applicants are expected to have a strong editorial background in breaking news environment along with proven experience using consumer and prosumer digital camera equipment. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing contacts and sources and telling impactful stories. Our ideal candidate innovates every shiftday and enjoys experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who brings a positive attitude every day, is receptive to feedback, and has flexible availability wants to be a newsroom leader.

Reporters are expected to turn stories daily for newscasts, our website and for our 24/7 stream. In addition, reporters need to have an active presence in social media. Reporters write, shoot with lightweight consumer/prosumer digital electronic cameras/phones, and edit their stories using non‑linear desktop editing. KGO’s reporters routinely and appear live from the field during the station’s newscast. Reporters use consumer, prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones, and non‑linear desktop editing. Reporters at KGO must pitch original stories and develop contacts with the community.

This is an as‑needed/daily hire position. Shifts will be weekday or weekend mornings or evenings, depending on staff vacations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience anchoring/reporting in a top 50 market and a bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on‑camera presentation. Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision making skills.

Basic Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a top 50 market
• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area
• Bilingual is beneficial
• Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision making skills.
• Candidates should be able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non‑linear desktop editing platforms.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

Journalism or Communications degree

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $415/day + Overtime. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with KGO Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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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