KGO - Local TV Director (Freelance) (Expression Of Interest

KGO - Local TV Director (Freelance) (Expression Of Interest)

Job   Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jul. 31, 2026

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.

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.

KGO-TV/ABC7 is seeking a dedicated Director that wants to join our team by working on live newscasts and local production.

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time.

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 ( opens in new window) , and solid people skills.
• Actively seeks out challenges developing solutions independently, without waiting for instruction while focusing on outcomes rather than obstacles.

• Flexible schedule and ability to work multiple day parts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct daily newscasts and production as required.
• Work closely with newscast producers, anchors, reporters, production and engineering staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• BA in Communications or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in television production

This position is covered under the Director’s Guild of America Agreement. The annual pay range for this DGA role in San Francisco, CA is $755/Daily - $3,054/Weekly.

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative.

Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KGO Television, Inc , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television .

KGO Television, Inc is…