KGO – Digital 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 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 fast, accurate, and creative Digital Producer to join our growing digital team. The Digital Producer is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing compelling news content across ABC7’s digital platforms, including the website, mobile apps, streaming channels, and all social media platforms.
The ideal candidate is passionate about local news, thrives under deadline pressure, and is eager to experiment with new digital storytelling formats. The candidate will have a strong understanding of social media practices aimed at engaging audiences, which is key to success in this role. A working knowledge of digital metrics and analytics is a critical component as well.
Required/Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with breaking news in a digital newsroom
- Knowledge of basic image editing, or video editing software (i.e. Canva, Adobe)
- Familiarity with social strategy, SEO, and emerging digital platforms
- At least three years’ experience working in a digital content environment
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in a newsroom, digital production, or video production environment
- Strong editorial skills, news judgment, and awareness of digital audiences
- Excellent communication, grammar, writing, and AP‑style proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and respond quickly to breaking news
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or similar nonlinear editing tools
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or any assigned shift
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education:
- Journalism or Communications degree
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $65,200 – $87,400 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.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KGO Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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