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Vice President, News

ABC7 KGO-TVSan Francisco, United StatesPosted 22d agoonsite
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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 on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream.  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, I-Team, and Building a Better Bay Area.  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.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 audiencesOversee newsroom operations to meet or exceed key performance indicators, including ratings, audience growth, video consumption, and market shareEvolve and strengthen the station's brand to enhance relevance, impact, and community connectionLead a high-performing, diverse, multi-platform newsroom teamPartner with Sales leadership to develop content initiatives that support revenue growth and monetization strategiesIdentify and implement operational efficiencies across newsroom workflows and processesBuild strong relationships with community leaders and represent the station externallyRecruit, develop, and retain top talent, including on-air staff, while providing coaching and professional development opportunitiesLeverage data and analytics to inform content strategy, platform optimization, and team accountabilityEnsure compliance with company policies, journalistic ethics, FCC regulations, and industry standardsFoster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive newsroom culturePartner across ABC Owned Television Stations and The Walt Disney Company to leverage resources and advance strategic prioritiesLead OTT and streaming content strategy and developmentDrive business development initiatives and strategic partnerships that support modernization and long-term growthMinimum Qualifications:Proven newsroom leadership experience in a medium or large DMA, or a comparable news organizationCollaborative and participative leadership style with a track record of driving innovationAbility to establish priorities, communicate vision and strategy, and identify growth opportunitiesStrong project management, organizational, and leadership skills in fast-paced environmentsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsKnowledge of FCC rules and regulationsExperience working with unions and participating in contract negotiationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in marketing, audience development, and content growth across multiple platformsKnowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area market and communityExperience with budgeting, financial management, and strategic planningRequired 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.

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