KGO - Local TV Director (As-Needed) (Expression Of Interest)

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is currently open. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

About the Role

ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather, and live video. 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 like Seven on Your Side and the I-Team. ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily newscasts and production as required.
• Work closely with newscast producers, anchors, reporters, production, and engineering staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Operational knowledge and/or working experience with:
  • Ross Overdrive Automation System
  • Vinten Robotics
  • Xpression graphics
  • Dalet systems
• A strong sense of newscast structure and significant hands-on experience operating in a computer-assisted environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt easily within an organization and solid people skills.
• Proactively seeks out challenges, developing solutions independently without waiting for instruction, focusing on outcomes rather than obstacles.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work multiple day parts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in television production.
• BA in Communications or equivalent preferred.

Pay

The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $755 daily or $3,054 weekly. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Benefits

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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.