About the Role
KGO-TV/ABC7 News is seeking a creative newscast producer to develop 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 their 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.
- Time newscasts and manage other editorial and production elements.
- Write stories for programs on linear TV.
- Contribute story ideas daily.
- 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 possess solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
Skills
- Non-linear desktop editing
- Social media for newsgathering
- Writing
- News judgment
- Communication
- Creativity
- Ethical decision-making
- Organization
- Working under pressure
- Meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of the Bay Area
- Bilingual
Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
Work Type
- Full time
- As-Needed
Experience Level
- 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 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Financial
- Other benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity
- This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.
