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KGO - General Assignment Reporter at The Walt Disney Company
San Francisco, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Television, Broadcast Journalism, MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market
- Excellent writing skills
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong editorial background in a breaking news environment
- Active users of social media for newsgathering
- Demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms
- Proven track record of developing contacts and sources and telling impactful stories
Responsibilities
- Report daily stories
- Report longer form stories
- Social media presence
- Digital scripts
- Shoot, write, and edit visually creative, memorable stories with active live reporting
- Pitch original stories and develop contacts within the community
- Turn stories daily for newscasts, website, and 24/7 stream
- Appear live from the field during newscasts
- Use consumer, prosumer digital camera equipment, cell phones, and non-linear desktop editing
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this reporter position?
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $160,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week, with potential for a bonus and/or long-term incentive units.
Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key skills required for this general assignment reporter role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience in a top 50 market, excellent writing skills, solid news judgment, ethical decision-making, ability to shoot video and edit stories using non-linear desktop platforms, and proficiency with handheld cameras.
What is the work environment like at KGO-TV/ABC7 News?
The team seeks smart, dedicated, aggressive multi-skilled journalists who are passionate storytellers, effective communicators, proven collaborators, and newsroom leaders with a positive attitude, receptive to feedback, and able to work under pressure and deadlines.
What makes a candidate stand out for this reporter job?
Stand out with a strong editorial background in breaking news, proven track record of developing contacts and sources, active social media use for newsgathering, bilingual skills, knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area, and a journalism or communications degree.
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