KGO - Anchor/Reporter Job at Walt Disney in San Francisco

Job Posting Title: KGO - Anchor/Reporter

Req ID: 10100852

Job 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 and resources to reporting on the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. 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 seeks a full-time, experienced anchor for our weekday morning, linear, and streaming newscasts. We are looking for a personable and versatile communicator with exceptional anchoring, reporting, and writing skills for all ABC7 News platforms. The ideal candidate has a passion for news and excels at breaking news coverage on the desk and in the field. 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. Candidates must be active users of social media for news gathering and have a demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing great contacts and sources and telling impactful stories.

We want someone who brings a positive attitude every day and is receptive to feedback. You will be expected to represent KGO-TV at community events, promotional events, and speaking engagements.

This position is covered under SAG-AFTRA – KGO-TV Newspersons Agreement.

Please include a link to your demo reel on your resume to be considered for this role. In addition, please send examples of stories you enterprised as a reporter and show us how you use social media to find, research, break, and promote your stories.

What you will do:

• Craft daily live reports and taped segments
• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
• Communicate well with others in the newsroom when producing segments
• Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day
• Write clear and compelling copy
• Execute last-minute changes in high-pressure situations
• Turn visually creative, memorable stories when given the opportunity to report in the field or on long-form projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years experience at a local news station as a reporter/Anchor
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours (nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this SAG-AFTRA role in San Francisco, CA is $89,180.00 - $190,000.00 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. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: Disney Benefits.

Job Posting Segment: Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category: Talent General

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco, CA, USA

Date Posted: 2024-09-13

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