Non-Linear Editor

Job Description

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Emmy® Award-winning station KGO-TV ABC7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Widely recognized for its solution-based promise to help the Bay Area communities, the station’s initiative “Building a Better Bay Area” dedicates more time and resources to reporting on the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. From the local economy and education to health and safety to issues impacting the environment, ABC7’s focus is to bring a greater perspective on the challenges currently facing neighborhoods.  KGO-TV is an ABC-owned television station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and all of the greater Bay Area.

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

The non-linear editor will prepare and manage video assets for use in multiple newscasts across dayparts.

The ideal candidate will be able to edit and transfer video elements between systems and platforms in an efficient and high-quality manner. This employee will be technically astute in addition to being organized, communicative and collaborative.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $70,000 to $130,000 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.
 
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:
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 ABC Owned TV Stations.

KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Job Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of non-linear editing experience 
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder
• Experience with Dalet Galaxy or similar content management systems

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies or Journalism preferred

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