KGO - Weekend Anchor Reporter

Disney Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment’s KGO-TV/ABC7 in San Francisco is seeking a smart, dedicated Anchor and aggressive Multi-Skilled Journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller with strong editorial judgment and the ability to move audiences between linear and digital platforms.

This role anchors weekend morning newscasts, reports three days per week, and serves as a fill-in anchor on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market.
• Able to shoot, write and edit stories for multiple platforms.
• Proficient in handling cameras and non-linear editing.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts on linear TV and streaming.
• Report on local stories from the field and file live reports.
• Digital scripts, write original copy and copy edit scripts.
• Social media content creation and presence.

Skills

Excellent writing

Live reporting

Video editing

Social media

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Prosumer cameras

Non-linear editing

Job description

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. 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 Anchor and aggressive Multi-Skilled Journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator. The ideal candidate must have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment. Candidates also must 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 be able to shoot, write and edit visually creative, memorable stories with active live reporting. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing contacts and sources and telling impactful stories. Our ideal candidate innovates every day and enjoys experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized and work well under pressure and meet constant deadlines. We want someone who brings a positive attitude every day, is receptive to feedback, and wants to be a newsroom leader.

This role involves anchoring our weekend morning newscasts and reporting three days per week. In addition, this person will be a fill-in anchor candidate on weekday newscasts. When reporting, the person is expected to turn stories for newscasts, our website and our 24/7 stream. Reporters write, shoot and edit their stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscasts. Reporters use light weight digital electronic cameras, consumer and prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones and non-linear desktop editing platforms. They must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community. In addition, anchor/reporters need to have an active presence in social media. This person in this role is expected to represent KGO at community events, promotional events, and speaking engagements.

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

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts on linear TV and streaming


• Report on local stories from the field and file live reports


• Digital scripts, write original copy and copy edit scripts


• Social media content creation and presence

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market


• Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills.


• Able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non-linear desktop editing platforms.


• Proficient in operating handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non- linear editing for linear and digital.


• Superior on-camera presentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual is beneficial


• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

• Journalism or Communications degree

The hiring range for this SAG-AFTRA role in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $208,000 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

• 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.

Disclaimer

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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