KGO - Local TV Director

KGO - Local TV Director Job ID 10150155 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted May 14, 2026 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. KGO-TV/ABC7 is seeking a dedicated Director that wants to join our team by working on live newscasts and local production. Desired Experience and Skills Operational knowledge and/or working experience with: Ross Overdrive Automation System Vinten Robotics Xpression graphics Dalet systems A strong sense of newscast structure, significant hands‑on experience operating in a computer‑assisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to easily adapt within an organization, and solid people skills. Actively seeks out challenges developing 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 manager duties Other duties as assigned Education BA in Communications or equivalent preferred Experience Minimum 5 years in television production The hiring range for this Director’s Guild of America Agreement role in San Francisco, CA is $126,464 to $156,754 per year. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt Disney Company