Walt Disney
KGO Producer/Newswriter
Walt Disney, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Posting Title:
KGO Producer/Newswriter
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10103045Job Description: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, resources, and reporting to 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 and newswriter! We are looking for someone with experience producing dynamic newscasts with story showcasing and multiple live elements. You would be responsible for story development with reporters, non-linear desktop editing, booking live guests, writing stories and teases, building graphics, 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.Responsibilities:Formatting newscast rundown and stories, including graphics and videoWriting stories and teases for newscastsNon-linear editing of video for stories and newscast teasesNews editorial decision-making, including team meetings on daily news developmentMonitoring social media and trending topics for newscast inclusionBasic Qualifications:Minimum of three years of experience line producing at a local news stationProven track record working under high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.Diligent with strong editorial and production skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change, especially during breaking news situationsPreferred Skills:Knowledge of the Bay AreaBilingualRequired Education:High school degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Education:Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related fieldThe pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $23.26 to $57.12 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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: Disney Careers Benefits.Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
ProductionEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USADate Posted:
2024-10-10
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KGO Producer/Newswriter
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Req ID:
10103045Job Description: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, resources, and reporting to 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 and newswriter! We are looking for someone with experience producing dynamic newscasts with story showcasing and multiple live elements. You would be responsible for story development with reporters, non-linear desktop editing, booking live guests, writing stories and teases, building graphics, 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.Responsibilities:Formatting newscast rundown and stories, including graphics and videoWriting stories and teases for newscastsNon-linear editing of video for stories and newscast teasesNews editorial decision-making, including team meetings on daily news developmentMonitoring social media and trending topics for newscast inclusionBasic Qualifications:Minimum of three years of experience line producing at a local news stationProven track record working under high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.Diligent with strong editorial and production skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change, especially during breaking news situationsPreferred Skills:Knowledge of the Bay AreaBilingualRequired Education:High school degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Education:Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related fieldThe pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $23.26 to $57.12 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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: Disney Careers Benefits.Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
ProductionEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USADate Posted:
2024-10-10
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