Job Posting Title:
KGO - Vice President - News
Req ID:
Job Description:
The News Director leads ABC7's news product across all platforms, overseeing strategy, content, and team performance to drive audience growth, revenue, and community connection. As a key member of the station's leadership team, this executive is responsible for maintaining exceptional journalism, modernizing the newsroom, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
In partnership with the General Manager, the News Director will define and execute a clear vision for the future of ABC7, communicating priorities, inspiring teams, and delivering results through data-driven decision making, strategic risk-taking, and hands-on leadership. This leader will evolve the Eyewitness News brand beyond breaking news to deliver impactful, localized, multi-platform journalism and content that reflects and serves the greater Bay Area community.
The role collaborates closely across the ABC Owned Television Stations group and with cross-functional partners throughout The Walt Disney Company to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:- Lead the development and execution of multi-platform content strategies that attract and engage audiences
- Oversee newsroom operations to meet or exceed key performance indicators, including ratings, audience growth, video consumption, and market share
- Evolve and strengthen the station's brand to enhance relevance, impact, and community connection
- Lead a high-performing, diverse, multi-platform newsroom team
- Partner with Sales leadership to develop content initiatives that support revenue growth and monetization strategies
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies across newsroom workflows and processes
- Build strong relationships with community leaders and represent the station externally
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, including on-air staff, while providing coaching and professional development opportunities
- Leverage data and analytics to inform content strategy, platform optimization, and team accountability
- Ensure compliance with company policies, journalistic ethics, FCC regulations, and industry standards
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive newsroom culture
- Partner across ABC Owned Television Stations and The Walt Disney Company to leverage resources and advance strategic priorities
- Lead OTT and streaming content strategy and development
- Drive business development initiatives and strategic partnerships that support modernization and long-term growth
Minimum Qualifications:- Proven newsroom leadership experience in a medium or large DMA, or a comparable news organization
- Collaborative and participative leadership style with a track record of driving innovation
- Ability to establish priorities, communicate vision and strategy, and identify growth opportunities
- Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills in fast-paced environments
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
- Experience working with unions and participating in contract negotiations
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in marketing, audience development, and content growth across multiple platforms
- Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area market and community
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning
Required Education:- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $236,000 to $316,500 per year. 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV Stations
Job Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations All
Primary Job Posting Category:
News Management - Owned Stations - 4-10
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-21
