KABC Freelance Directors
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Creative Arts/Media
Broadcasting, TV & Film Production
Job Posting
Title:
KABC Freelance Directors Req :
ABC7 Los Angeles, the ABC Owned Station in Southern California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
Seeking Freelance (DGA) Directors to join our team to work on live newscasts and live local productions.
Responsibilities- Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts and handle major breaking news as it happens in a single-operator control room environment.
- Stage manage newscasts and live productions as required.
- An exceptional ability to multitask under pressure.
- Working experience as a director with Ross Overdrive as a single-operator director.
- Understanding of coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement while directing a live show.
- Ability to operate, adjust, and drive robotic camera systems while directing a live show.
- Ability to monitor and adjust code for audio changes and levels while directing a live show.
- Strong sense of newscast structure and breaking-news judgement.
- Operational knowledge of the DALET Newsroom computer system.
- Must interact with various departments and have exceptional organizational skills.
- Understanding of broadcast studio lighting.
- Understanding of microphone placement for news talent and guests.
- Must be willing to work any combination of overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Minimum of 10 years experience directing live newscasts in a major market.
- Knowledge of peripheral devices such as XPression Graphics and Ross Artimo robotic camera systems.
- High School Diploma.
- College Degree.
Availability of shifts may vary. This position offers no guarantee of a set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours.
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $73.38 to $98.00 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the DGA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits at
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