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Job Posting Title:
KGO - Local TV Director (As-Needed) (Expression Of Interest)
Req ID:
10157391
Job Description:
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. 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 is seeking a dedicated Director that wants to join our team by working on live newscasts and local production.
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.
The ideal candidate should have:
Operational knowledge and/or working experience with Ross Overdrive Automation System
Vinten Robotics
Xpression graphics
Dalet systems
A strong sense of newscast structure, significant hands-on experience operating in a computer-assisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to easily adapt within an organization , and solid people skills.
Actively seeks out challenges developing solutions independently, without waiting for instruction while focusing on outcomes rather than obstacles.
Flexible schedule and ability to work multiple day parts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Job Responsibilities:
Direct daily newscasts and production as required.
Work closely with newscast producers, anchors, reporters, production and engineering staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
BA in Communications or equivalent preferred
Experience:
Minimum 5 years in television production
The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $755/Daily - $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. 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Networks
Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks All
Primary Job Posting Category:
Production
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-31
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