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KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer

The Walt Disney Company
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Glendale, CA 91209, US

Salary

$24.5 - $42.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a Newswriter/Newscast Producer with at least 4 years of experience to join their team in Glendale, California.
  • The role involves writing and producing for weekend and weekday morning newscasts, as well as collaborating with reporters and editors.
  • Candidates should possess strong writing skills, excellent news judgment, and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure.
  • The salary for this position ranges from $24.50 to $42.50 per hour, depending on various factors such as experience and geographic location.
  • This full-time position requires flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and overnights in a collaborative newsroom environment.

Job Posting Title:

KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer

Req ID:

10142425

Job Description:

ABC7 Los Angeles is looking to hire a staff Newswriter/Newscast Producer to join Southern California's news leader.  We are looking for a bold producer and writer with an eye for breaking news and big story coverage who is looking to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative newsroom.  This person will work a morning producing shift on weekends and write for newscasts three mornings during the week and fill-in as producer when needed.

Candidates must be great writers and storytellers who also understand the role that digital, streaming and social media play in reaching viewers and creating high-impact content. This person plays a key role on our weekend morning team. ABC7 is focused on owning big story coverage and serving a diverse audience in the second largest market in the country, and we are looking for people to help us make that happen every day.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.  

Responsibilities:

  • Write and produce for weekend and weekday morning newscasts as assigned

  • Linear editing of video and booth newscasts

  • Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4 years experience

  • Must be a self-starter, have great news judgment, thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure

  • Efficient and excellent writer

  • Organized, collaborative and good at managing people and resources

  • Must have an eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewers

  • Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news

  • Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and overnights

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, and Ross XPression

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree

This position is covered under the NABET-CWA – ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $24.50 to $42.50 per hour. 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Owned TV Stations All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-11



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