KGO - Weekend Anchor Reporter

1274 KGO Television, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,948 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Overtime/shift compensation

SAG-AFTRA

Job summary

ABC7 KGO-TV seeks an experienced Weekend Anchor Reporter to lead weekend morning coverage, report stories from the field, and serve as a fill‑in anchor on weekdays. You will produce, shoot, write and edit for linear TV, online news, and 24/7 streams while maintaining a strong social media presence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications and at least five years in a top market with excellent writing and on‑air delivery. Bay Area knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market.
• Excellent writing skills and solid news judgment.
• Ability to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital platforms.
• Proficient with handheld cameras and non‑linear editing tools.
• Superior on‑camera presentation.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend morning newscasts on linear TV and streaming.
• Report local stories from the field with live reports.
• Write, shoot and edit stories for TV and digital.
• Create and manage digital scripts and copy.
• Produce social media content and maintain an online presence.
• Represent KGO at community and promotional events.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

On‑camera presentation

News judgment

Social media content creation

Ability to shoot and edit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Non‑linear editing

Camera operation

Video editing software

Job description

Job Title

KGO - Weekend Anchor Reporter

About the Role

ABC7 KGO-TV is the BayArea's news leader. This role involves anchoring weekend morning newscasts, reporting three days per week, and serving as a fill‑in anchor on weekdays. The successful candidate will produce, shoot, write and edit stories for linear TV, online news, and 24/7 streams, and maintain an active presence on social media.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend morning newscasts on linear TV and streaming.
• Report local stories from the field, producing live reports.
• Write, shoot and edit stories, appearing live from the field during station newscasts.
• Create and manage digital scripts, copy‑edit scripts and original copy.
• Produce social media content and maintain an active online presence.
• Represent KGO at community and promotional events.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market.
• Excellent writing skills and solid news judgment.
• Ability to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital platforms using non‑linear desktop editing.
• Proficient with handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non‑linear editing tools.
• Superior on‑camera presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual—advantageous.
• Knowledge of the SanFrancisco BayArea.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Journalism or Communications preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

This SAG‑AFTRA role in SanFrancisco, CA offers a pay range of $90,948 to $208,000 per year, with potential overtime and early‑morning/overnight shift compensation. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may include medical, financial, and other benefits.

Other Information

This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with SAG‑AFTRA.

Location

SanFrancisco, CA