About this role
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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 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