KGO – NABET Daily Hire Newswriter/Producer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10117229 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Mar. 24, 2025Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Emmy® Award-winning station KGO-TV ABC7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather and live video. Widely recognized for its solution-based promise to help the Bay Area communities, the station’s initiative “Building a Better Bay Area” dedicates more time and resources to reporting on the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. From the local economy and education to health and safety to issues impacting the environment, ABC7’s focus is to bring a greater perspective on the challenges currently facing neighborhoods. KGO-TV is an ABC-owned television station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and all of the greater Bay Area!
KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television Station in San Francisco, is seeking a creative newscast producer, booking producer, and newswriter! We are looking for someone with experience producing dynamic newscasts with story showcasing and multiple live elements. You would be responsible for segment development on a team that includes managers, anchors, and newscast producers, as well as non-linear desktop editing, booking live guests, writing stories and teases, timing, and developing other editorial and production elements. Expect to contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings. We want a self-starter and team player who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content on all platforms. We are looking for active users of social media for newsgathering and understand how to use those platforms to build out stories and segments.
This position is covered under the ABC - NABET-CWA Master Agreement.
What You Will Do:
Pre-interviewing and booking expert guests for live or taped interviews within ABC7 newscasts
Formatting newscast rundown and stories, including graphics and video
Writing stories and teases for newscasts
Non-linear editing of video for stories and newscast teases
News editorial decision-making, including team meetings on daily news development
Monitoring social media and trending topics for newscast inclusion
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum of three years of experience line-producing at a local news station
Proven track record working under high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
Diligent with strong editorial and production skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change, especially during breaking news situations
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Bay Area
Bilingual
Required Education:
High school degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA, is $24.42 per hour to $59.97 per hour. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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, 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.