KGO - General Assignment Reporter

KGO - General Assignment Reporter

Location : San Francisco, California, United States

• Business : ABC Owned TV Stations
• Date posted : 10月. 10, 2025

Job Summary

KGO-TV / ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated and aggressive multi-skilled journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. ABC7 News is committed to Building a Better Bay Area through solutions journalism. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, brilliant multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator. Candidates must have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment and be active users of social media for newsgathering, with the ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms. Applicants are expected 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. The role requires innovating daily and experimenting with new technology, staying organized under pressure and deadlines, and bringing a positive attitude while being receptive to feedback and leading a newsroom team.

Reporters turn stories daily for newscasts, our website and the 24 / 7 stream. They maintain an active social media presence, write and shoot with lightweight digital cameras, edit stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscasts. They use consumer / prosumer cameras, cell phones, and non-linear editing. Reporters must pitch original stories and develop local contacts.

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

Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $160,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 ABC Owned TV Stations

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney operates in more than 40 countries, creating entertainment experiences for audiences worldwide.

This position is with KGO Television, Inc, part of ABC Owned TV Stations. KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, military status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow and innovate.

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