KGO - Local TV Director

Job Posting Title:

KGO - Local TV Director

Req ID:

10150155

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, 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.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Owned TV Stations All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Broadcast Operations - Linear

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-14