KGO - Freelance News Photographers (Expression Of Interest)

Job Posting Title:

KGO - Freelance News Photographers (Expression Of Interest)

Req ID:

10157010

Job Description:

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, and I-Team.  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.

ABC7/KGO-TV is seeking an experienced News Photographer for Daily Hire shifts. 

We are looking for self-starting, creative storytellers that are curious journalists as well. We are looking for team players who can work well under deadline pressure and are comfortable handling breaking news in the field with or without a reporter and can reliably deliver content in a timely manner for all platforms. Candidates must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, LiveU, satellite operation, lighting, and field editing. Adobe Premiere experience is preferred.

We are looking for problem-solvers that have good news judgment. Our News Photographers are responsible for the proper care and use of all assigned equipment. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays is required. Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

Required Skills:

• Proficient with a variety of professional quality cameras and digital cameras.
• Proficient with non-linear desktop editing, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts:  weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays.
• Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to take story from concept to completion independently

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a photographer in local news, medium or large market

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Four-year degree

Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required. Applicants should also have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.

The Pay Range rate for this role is: $58.6875/Hour

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-27