KABC Freelance Directors

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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

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Additional Information

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.

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