KGO Producer

Job Summary:

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, I-Team, and Building a Better Bay Area. 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.

ABC7 is seeking a strong, collaborative Producer to support our weekday 7:00 a.m. streaming newscast. This role is responsible for shaping editorial content from concept through execution, including story development, writing, editing, graphics, and overall production flow. The ideal candidate has proven control room experience, thrives in fast-paced live environments, and demonstrates expert judgment during breaking news. This Producer is a proactive self-starter with a strong commitment to multi-platform storytelling across TV, digital, and social media. We are looking for a team player who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel while supporting and contributing to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead story development and provide editorial context for ABC7’s weekday 7:00 a.m. streaming newscast

• Write scripts, teases, and other on‑air content; perform non‑linear desktop editing and build graphics

• Make real‑time editorial decisions and guide reporters, writers, and photographers on content creation

• Manage timing and oversee all editorial and production elements in the control room

• Handle live and breaking news with strong editorial judgment and composure under pressure

• Contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in a top 50 market

• Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

• Experience using newsroom software Dalet, desktop editing, communication tools such as MS Teams.

• Bilingual is beneficial

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education:

• Journalism or Communications degree

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $75,600 to $101,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.