ABC7 News Bay Area is hiring : General Assignment Reporter in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) 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 drive 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 news gathering. They should have a demonstrated ability to move audiences 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 ideal candidate innovates every day and enjoys experimenting with new technology. The position requires strong organization and the ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines. The expectation is for a positive attitude, receptiveness to feedback, and the desire to be a newsroom leader.

Responsibilities

• Report daily stories for newscasts, the website, and the 24 / 7 stream.
• Shoot, write, edit, and frame visually compelling stories.
• Appear live from the field during the station’s newscast.
• Maintain an active presence on social media.
• Pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community.
• Use lightweight digital electronic cameras, consumer / prosumer digital cameras, cell phones, and non‑linear desktop editing software.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education

Journalism or Communications degree.

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 base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and / or long‑term incentive units may be part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

To Apply

Please log onto www.disneycareers.com and search for Requisition ID# 10133706 (KGO – General Assignment Reporter). Create a candidate profile, upload your resume, and submit a cover letter.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

ABC7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Female / Minority / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San‑Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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