KABC Freelance Newswriters
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10085668 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Apr. 02, 2024Job Summary:
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.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.