KABC Directors (AS - NEEDED)

Job description

Job Posting Title

KABC Freelance Directors 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 Freelance (DGA) Directors to join our team 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.

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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