Job Posting Title:

KGO - Local TV Director (Union - DGA)

Req ID:

10133946

Job Description:

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 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. 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:

2025-10-13