KGO - Freelance Newswriters (Expression Of Interest)
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10157390 Ubicación San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos Business Disney Entertainment Television Fecha de publicación 31/07/2026Detalles del empleo:
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.
KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television Station in San Francisco, is seeking a creative newscast producer. We are looking for someone with experience producing dynamic newscasts with story showcasing and multiple live elements. You would be responsible for story development with reporters, non-linear desktop editing, booking live guests, writing stories and teases, , timing and other editorial and production elements. The producer will write stories for their programs on linear TV platform. Expect to contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings. We want a self-starter and team player who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content on all platforms. We are looking for active users of social media for newsgathering and an understanding of how to leverage those platforms for stories and segments. Candidate 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 have medium to major market producer experience.
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Formatting newscast rundown and stories, including graphics and video
- Writing stories and teases for their newscasts
- Non-linear editing of video for stories and newscast teases
- News editorial decision-making, including team meetings on daily news development
- Monitoring social media and trending topics for newscast inclusion
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of the Bay Area
- Bilingual
Required Education:
- High school degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field
This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.
The Pay Range rate for this role is: $25.50 - $62.00/ hour
This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA. The Pay Range rate for this role is: $25.50 - $62.00/ hour.
Acerca de Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television es una colección de marcas de contenido de renombre de The Walt Disney Company que crea programación original de entretenimiento y noticias para las plataformas de streaming de Disney+, Hulu y Star de la compañía, y sus canales de televisión y cable. Su amplia cartera está compuesta por ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content y Onyx Collective, además de Disney Television Studios, que incluye a 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature y Walt Disney Television Alternative. Las marcas creativas de Disney Entertainment Television están a la vanguardia de la narrativa innovadora que cautiva a las audiencias y es aclamada por la crítica, con más de 4500 horas de programación al año en más de 300 programas de todos los géneros En 2023, la excelencia en programación de Disney Entertainment Television obtuvo 163 nominaciones a los premios Emmy® en las categorías daytime, prime time, noticias y documentales, e infantil y familiar.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en KGO Television, Inc , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Disney Entertainment Television.
KGO Television, Inc es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.