KABC Directors (AS - NEEDED)

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Job Posting Title:

KABC Directors (AS - NEEDED)

Req ID:

10154264

Job Description:

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

  Basic Qualifications:

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 

  Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of peripheral devices such as XPression Graphics and Ross Artimo Robotic camera systems 

Required Education:   High School Diploma 

Preferred Education:   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: http[local path removed]

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

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-19