Job Description

Job Description

Postal Code: 94111

Job Category: Television

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: 126,464156,754 USD per year

Posted: 10.13.2025

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Job Summary:

KGO-TV/ABC7 is seeking a dedicated Director that wants to join our team by working on live newscasts and local production.

Desired Qualifications:

• Operational knowledge and/or working experience with:
• Ross Overdrive Automation System
• Vinten Robotics
• Xpression graphics
• Dalet systems
• A strong sense of newscast structure, significant handson experience operating in a computerassisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to adapt within an organization, and solid people skills.
• Actively seeks out challenges, develops solutions independently, without waiting for instruction, while focusing on outcomes rather than obstacles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct daily newscasts and production as required.
• Work closely with newscast producers, anchors, reporters, production and engineering staff.
• Stage manage.
• Participate in trainings and meetings.

Education:

• BA in Communications or equivalent preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years in television production.

Compensation:

The hiring range for this DGA role in San Francisco, CA is $126,464 to $156,754 per year. The base pay may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, jobrelated knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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. For more information on our benefits, visit

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Companys 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 worldclass stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

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