KGO Producer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: KGO Producer Req ID: 10147175 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 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. Job Posting Segment: Owned TV Stations
Job Posting Primary Business: Owned TV Stations All Primary Job
Posting Category: Producing News - Owned Stations - 4-10 Employment
Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San
Francisco, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date
Posted: 2026-04-03
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Novato , KGO Producer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , San Francisco, California
