KGO - Digital Producer

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather and live video on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream. Producing more than 45 hours of live newscasts every week, ABC7 Eyewitness News is widely recognized for its solution-based journalism and advocacy with legacy franchises Seven on Your Side and I-Team. ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource.

About the role

The Digital Producer is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing compelling news content across ABC7’s digital platforms, including the website, mobile apps, streaming channels, and all social media platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about local news, thrives under deadline pressure, and is eager to experiment with new digital storytelling formats. The candidate will have a strong understanding of social media practices aimed at engaging audiences, which is key to success in this role. A working knowledge of digital metrics and analytics is a critical component as well.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish news content for digital platforms
• Develop and execute social media strategies to engage audiences
• Monitor and analyze digital metrics to optimize content performance
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to produce compelling digital stories
• Respond quickly to breaking news and meet tight deadlines
• Experiment with new digital storytelling formats

Requirements

• At least three years' experience working in a digital content environment
• Experience in a newsroom, digital production, or video production environment
• Strong editorial skills, news judgment, and awareness of digital audiences
• Excellent communication, grammar, writing, and AP-style proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or similar nonlinear editing tools
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or any assigned shift
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with breaking news in a digital newsroom
• Knowledge of basic image editing or video editing software (e.g., Canva, Adobe)
• Familiarity with social strategy, SEO, and emerging digital platforms
• Journalism or Communications degree

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset

Pay

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $65,200 - $87,400 per year. 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.