KABC Newswriters

Job Description

KABC Freelance Newswriters

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced television Newswriters for freelance employment. This is a great opportunity to join one of the top stations in the country. The ideal candidate will be able to write scripts, edit video, and produce newscasts when necessary.

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 newscasts as assigned
• Edit video and booth newscasts
• Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of two years broadcast news experience.
• Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines required.
• Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overnights, and holidays a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Dalet, line producing, non-linear editing, Ross Expression, and touch-screen technology all pluses.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Info:
• This position is covered under the NABET-CWA – ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $23.26 to $39.29 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. The role also receives a daily payment in-lieu of benefits and may have potential for additional compensation for overtime, producing, and early morning or overnight shifts.
• This position is covered under the NABET-CWA – ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $22.42 to $39.29 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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzvjk3-18-116-118-198-42 in your application.