KABC Newswriters (As-Needed)

Posted yesterday

5127 kabc televisionGlendale (CA)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Television Broadcasting Stations

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$25.50 to $38.50 per hour

Apply

About the role

KABC Newswriters (As-Needed)

Req ID: 10161160ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced News Writer/Producers to join one of the nation's top local news teams on an as-needed basis. We're looking for creative storytellers who can write accurate and compelling broadcast scripts, produce dynamic newscasts, thrive in breaking news, and make smart editorial decisions under pressure. The ideal candidate can manage multiple elements of a show, from story selection and rundown building to editing video, creating graphics, and timing. If you're a strong writer who can think like a producer and help build compelling, impactful newscasts, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Write scripts and produce newscasts and news segments
Build engaging rundowns and shape editorial content
Edit video and booth live newscasts
Collaborate with producers, reporters, editors, directors, and assignment desk teams
Cover breaking news with urgency, accuracy, and creativity

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of television news writing and/or news producing experience
Strong broadcast writing skills and editorial judgment
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Flexibility to work overnights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience line producing live newscasts
Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, Ross graphics, and touchscreen technology
Major-market newsroom experience preferred
EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience
This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement.
The pay range for this role in Glendale, California is $25.50 to $38.50 per hour.

Employment Type: Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USASelect 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.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.