KGO - Morning News Anchor at The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Broadcasting, Television News, 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
  • Proficient in operating handheld prosumer/consumer cameras and non-linear editing for linear and digital
  • Superior on-camera presentation
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Active user of social media for news gathering with demonstrated ability to move audience between linear and digital platforms
  • Proven track record of developing great contacts and sources and telling impactful stories
  • Examples of stories enterprised as a reporter and social media use to find, research, break, and promote stories
  • Organized and able to work well under pressure and constant deadlines
  • Positive attitude, receptive to feedback, and newsroom leader

Responsibilities

  • Anchor newscasts on linear TV and streaming platform
  • Write original copy and copy edit scripts
  • Report on local stories
  • Social media content creation
  • Represent KGO-TV at community events, promotional events, and speaking engagements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AnchoringReportingWritingSocial Media Content CreationBreaking News CoverageField ReportingScript EditingNews JudgmentEthical Decision-MakingStory Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Morning News Anchor position?

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 to $210,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week, with potential bonuses and/or long-term incentive units, plus medical, financial, and other benefits.

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

This is a full-time position based at KGO-TV/ABC7 in the San Francisco Bay Area, requiring on-site work for anchoring weekday morning newscasts on linear TV and streaming.

What are the key skills required for this Morning News Anchor 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, proficiency with cameras and non-linear editing, and superior on-camera presentation.

What is the work environment like at KGO-TV?

The team values self-starters and team players who collaborate effectively, bring a positive attitude, are receptive to feedback, and aim to be newsroom leaders while working under pressure and deadlines.

What should I include in my application for this anchor position?

Include examples of stories you enterprised as a reporter and demonstrate how you use social media to find, research, break, and promote stories, along with a proven track record of developing contacts and telling impactful stories.

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