KABC - Digital News Producer

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

KABC Television, LLC, part of The Walt Disney Company, seeks a Digital News Producer in Glendale, CA. You will post breaking news on digital platforms, coordinate coverage with editors and talent, and execute livestreams while upholding ABC7's editorial standards.

The role is on-site at our Glendale studios with a fast-paced newsroom environment and opportunities to shape digital storytelling across websites, apps, and social channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong editorial skills and news judgment.
• Proficient in AP style and social media best practices.

Responsibilities

• Timely posting of breaking local and national news on digital platforms.
• Coordinate on-air and online coverage with news managers and talent.
• Execute livestreams on owned and social platforms.
• Maintain site with high editorial standards.

Skills

News judgment

Editorial skills

Social media expertise

AP style proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

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KABC - Digital News Producer

Job ID 10162386 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 15, 2026

KABC ABC7, the Disney/ABC owned station in Los Angeles is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, tech-savvy, news junkie to join the Digital Team at our studios in Glendale. ABC7 covers the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities. ABC7 content ranges from news to weather, sports, traffic, and live video.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Timely posting of breaking local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
• Work with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate on-air and online news coverage
• Execute livestreams on owned and social platforms
• Site troubleshooting and overall site maintenance reflective of the high editorial standards of ABC7 and abc7.com

Basic Qualifications

• +2 years of experience
• Available to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong editorial skills, sharp news judgement and social media expertise
• Excellent communication, grammar, writing, and AP style proficiency
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a high pressure news environment
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to edit photos and video using tools like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva, etc.
• Understanding digital metrics/analytics and ability to apply knowledge to workflows
• Strong understanding of SEO and social media best practices

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $73,000 - $98,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is withKABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we callDisney Entertainment Television.

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