The Walt Disney Company

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

The Walt Disney Company$155K — $158K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in television production
  • Operational knowledge of Ross Overdrive Automation System
  • Experience with Vinten Robotics and Xpression graphics
  • Familiarity with Dalet systems
  • Strong understanding of newscast structure and computer-assisted environments
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to adapt
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily newscasts and local productions
  • Collaborate closely with producers, anchors, and reporters
  • Coordinate with production and engineering teams
  • Adapt to various duties as assigned to support the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to submit your resume for future roles
  • Potential for freelance engagement with a prominent network
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities across different time slots
  • Professional growth within a well-known television brand.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
KGO - Local TV Director (Freelance) (Expression Of Interest)

Req ID:


Job Description:

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. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

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.
  • 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.

Job Posting Segment:
Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category:
Production

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-31

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

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-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
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