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About the Role

KGO-TV/ABC7 News is seeking a creative newscast producer to create dynamic newscasts with story showcasing and multiple live elements. This is an expression of interest for a potential future role.

Responsibilities

• Format newscast rundown and stories, including graphics and video.
• Write stories and teases for newscasts.
• Perform non-linear editing of video for stories and newscast teases.
• Make news editorial decisions, including participating in team meetings on daily news development.
• Monitor social media and trending topics for newscast inclusion.
• Develop stories with reporters.
• Book live guests.
• Contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Leverage social media platforms for stories and segments.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience line producing at a local news station.
• Proven track record working under high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Diligent with strong editorial and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change, especially during breaking news situations.
• Must have medium to major market producer experience.
• Must be organized and work well under pressure with constant deadlines.
• Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity and ethical decision-making skills.
• Must be an active user of social media for newsgathering.

Skills

• Non-linear desktop editing
• Social media for newsgathering
• Writing stories and teases
• Booking live guests
• Story development
• Knowledge of the Bay Area
• Bilingual

Location

• San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Type

• Full time

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years of experience line producing at a local news station
• Medium to major market producer experience

Education Level

• High school degree or equivalent work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $25.50 - $62.00/ hour

Benefits

• Covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.

About the Company

• 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.
• KGO-TV is an ABC Owned Television Station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.