KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television station in San Francisco, is seeking a smart, dedicated anchor and aggressive multi-skilled journalist who loves to dig and enterprise lead stories. ABC7 News is committed to Building a Better Bay Area through solutions journalism. The ideal candidate must be a passionate storyteller, multi-platform content creator, effective communicator and proven collaborator. The ideal candidate must have a strong editorial background in a breaking news environment. Candidates also must be active users of social media for newsgathering and have a demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms. Applicants are expected to be able to shoot, write and edit visually creative, memorable stories with active live reporting. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing contacts and sources and telling impactful stories. Our ideal candidate innovates every day and enjoys experimenting with new technology. This person must be organized and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who brings a positive attitude every day, is receptive to feedback, and wants to be a newsroom leader.
This role involves anchoring our weekend evening newscasts and reporting three days per week. In addition, this person will be a fill-in anchor on weekday newscasts. When reporting, the person is expected to turn stories for newscasts, our website and our 24/7 stream. Reporters write, shoot and edit their stories, and appear live from the field during the station’s newscast. Reporters use light weight digital electronic cameras, consumer and prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones and non-linear desktop editing platforms. They must pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community. In addition, anchor/reporters need to have an active presence in social media. This role is also expected to represent KGO at community events, promotional events, and speaking engagements.
This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
Responsibilities:
Anchor newscasts on linear TV and streaming
Report daily Stories
Digital scripts
Social media presence
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in a top 50 market
Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills.
Able to shoot video and edit stories for linear and digital on non-linear desktop editing platforms.
Proficient in operating handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non- linear editing for linear and digital.
Superior on-camera presentation
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual is beneficial
Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education:
Journalism or Communications degree
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $208,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.