KGO - Local TV Director (Union - DGA)

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Job ID 10133946

Location San Francisco, California, United States

Business ABC Owned TV Stations

Date posted Oct. 13, 2025

Job Summary

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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 manage
• Participate in trainings and meetings

Education

• BA in Communications or equivalent preferred

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years in television production

The hiring range for this DGA role in San Francisco, CA is $126,464 to $156,754 per year.

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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.

Equal 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 or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation

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