KGO – Digital Production Associate

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Emmy® Award-winning station KGO-TV ABC7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Widely recognized for its solution-based promise to help the Bay Area communities, the station’s initiative “Building a Better Bay Area” dedicates more time, resources, and reporting to the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. From the local economy and education to health and safety to issues impacting the environment, ABC7’s focus is to bring a greater perspective on the challenges currently facing neighborhoods.  KGO-TV is an ABC-owned television station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and all of the greater Bay Area.

KGO-TV/ABC7 in the Bay Area is looking for a proactive, eager-to-learn Digital Production Associate to join our team. This role reports to the News Director and works with all departments to produce and publish content across our Station’s many platforms.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about digital media, social media, and television 
• Enjoys telling stories in creative ways
• Familiar with AP Style
• Knowledgeable about building reach and engagement on social media platforms
• Able to think on their feet and learn new skills quickly
• Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment while also staying focused on priorities
• Loves taking on problems and finding creative solutions

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the production and publishing of daily news videos and stories
• Simple photo and video editing
• Help craft copy for ABC7 platforms – including but not limited to our website, apps and social media pages
• Identify, pitch, and develop content in collaboration with the KGO news, digital, marketing, and sales teams
• Researching and gathering elements for short-term or long-term projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience in a production or newsroom environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with photography and/or videography (DLSR or similar cameras)
• Experience with non-linear video editing software (Adobe Premiere, AVID and/or Final Cut Pro, mobile apps)
• Familiar with publishing content on web and social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, etc.)
• Familiar with digital/social analytics and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Internship experience at an ABC Owned Television Station

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

The hiring range for this position in California is $57,400 to $77,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.