Newswriter / Producer - Union

Job Description

POSITION: NEWSWRITER/FILL-IN producer - UNION

DATE POSTED:
October 21, 2021

DEPARTMENT: NEWS

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television Station in San Francisco, is seeking a full-time news writer to join our team. The employee will write and edit stories for the linear TV platform, and adapt those stories and videos for KGO's digital/streaming platforms. News writers must be skilled in non-linear editing. Candidates need to have experience as a newscast producer in a control room, as they will be first in line to fill-in as vacation relief for colleagues. Expect to contribute story ideas daily and participate actively in coverage decisions and editorial meetings. We want a self-starter and team player who can collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content on all platforms. Candidates must be active users of social media for news gathering and understand how to leverage those platforms for stories. Candidate must be organized and work well under pressure with constant deadlines. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including overnights or weekends.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must have excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity and ethical decision-making skills. Must have medium to major market producer experience. Four-year college degree and knowledge of the Bay Area are preferred.

NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience.

Preferred Education

Four-year college degree and knowledge of the Bay Area are preferred.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with KGO Television, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzp1m7-3-143-0-157-42 in your application.