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KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned and Operated Television station in San Francisco, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to join our ABC7 News team.

We are seeking an innovative leader with superior news judgment to drive the gathering, creation and distribution of engaging, compelling content. The EP manages content for digital and linear in conjunction with other news managers. The ideal candidate must have a keen understanding of multi-platform strategy, a track record of breaking news success stories and thrive in a very competitive environment. This person will excel by executing big-picture goals while focusing on the details with daily content coverage. We are looking for a proven leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills. The EP will inspire the news team to produce enterprise content for liner, digital and social with storytelling that is optimized for each screen.

Responsibilities :

• Complete oversight for the newscasts and all content across our multiple platforms, including story selection, production and newsroom management

• Design and implement strategies to engage and build audiences across platforms, including working with audience development to ensure the Building a Better Bay Area brand promise is met

• Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful storytelling in crafting great content

• Inspire producers and writers to use creative production techniques and new forms of media to enhance content across platforms

• Supervise newscast and digital producers and writers and provide consistent feedback by setting goals and tracking progress

• Contribute strategic content ideas in editorial meetings and oversee editorial decisions while ensuring content is consistent and appropriate

• Collaborate with Assignment Editors and Digital Producers on multi-platform breaking news coverage

• Copy edit linear and digital scripts

• Foster a positive work-place attitude and encourage a collaborative spirit

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in local television news production

• Must have superior news judgment

• Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of previous management experience in a top 20 market preferred

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field, or equivalent experience

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KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned and Operated Television station in San Francisco, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to join our ABC7 News team.

We are seeking an innovative leader with superior news judgment to drive the gathering, creation and distribution of engaging, compelling content. The EP manages content for digital and linear in conjunction with other news managers. The ideal candidate must have a keen understanding of multi-platform strategy, a track record of breaking news success stories and thrive in a very competitive environment. This person will excel by executing big-picture goals while focusing on the details with daily content coverage. We are looking for a proven leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills. The EP will inspire the news team to produce enterprise content for liner, digital and social with storytelling that is optimized for each screen.

Responsibilities :

• Complete oversight for the newscasts and all content across our multiple platforms, including story selection, production and newsroom management

• Design and implement strategies to engage and build audiences across platforms, including working with audience development to ensure the Building a Better Bay Area brand promise is met

• Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful storytelling in crafting great content

• Inspire producers and writers to use creative production techniques and new forms of media to enhance content across platforms

• Supervise newscast and digital producers and writers and provide consistent feedback by setting goals and tracking progress

• Contribute strategic content ideas in editorial meetings and oversee editorial decisions while ensuring content is consistent and appropriate

• Collaborate with Assignment Editors and Digital Producers on multi-platform breaking news coverage

• Copy edit linear and digital scripts

• Foster a positive work-place attitude and encourage a collaborative spirit

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in local television news production

• Must have superior news judgment

• Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of previous management experience in a top 20 market preferred

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field, or equivalent experience

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KGO-TV, the ABC-owned station in San Francisco, is seeking a Weekend Executive Producer of Streaming and Production to launch daily live news programs for ABC7 News Bay Area’s streaming channel and oversee our weekend content team. This is a rare opportunity to build something from scratch with the freedom to be wildly creative.

We are looking for someone to join our team who understands important issues for the Bay Area market and an innovative leader with superior news judgment. The ideal candidate has experience producing and managing compelling TV and digital content.

You will be a great addition to the ABC7 News team if you are a hard-working, self-starter who is extremely curious and constantly keeps up with local and national news. The ideal candidate must have a keen understanding of multi-platform strategy, a track record of breaking news success stories and thrive in a very competitive environment. Having a connection to the Bay Area is a bonus.

ABC7 is committed to serving the local community with a mission to help Build a Better Bay Area. We welcome a respected, knowledgeable journalist with high standards and a positive attitude to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of weekend news coverage on all of KGO/ABC7 platforms

• Guide assignment editors, and linear and digital producers on editorial content decisions

• Copy edit linear and digital scripts

• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis

• Communicate well with others in the newsroom, and across station departments

• During the week, fill-in for Executive Producers on all dayparts or work on special projects

• Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day

• Recruit high-performing candidates for opportunities and train current staff to acquire or enhance skills

• Foster a positive workplace environment and encourage collaboration

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ experience producing or other content roles at a local news station

• Management experience is preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be flexible with working hours (nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field, or equivalent experience

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