KABC Directors; AS
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Creative Arts/Media
TV & Film Production, Broadcasting
Job Posting
Title:
KABC Directors (AS - NEEDED) Req :
ABC7 Los Angeles, the ABC Owned Station in Southern California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
Seeking Directors to join our team on an as-needed basis to work on live newscasts and live local productions.
Responsibilities- Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts, with ability to 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 and experience coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement while directing a live show
- Ability to operate/adjust/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 visit:
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Networks
Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks
All Primary Job Posting Category:
Production
Employment Type:
Part time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Date Posted:
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