KABC Freelance Directors

KABC Freelance Directors

Job ID10154264 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jun. 19, 2026

Job Summary:

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.