KABC Executive Producer - Temporary

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee morning news programming. This role requires expertise in news production, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position involves managing staff, coordinating coverage strategies, and ensuring impactful content delivery. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in local television news.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus opportunities

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in local television news production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work overnight shift and lead live breaking news and event coverage.
• Supervise linear and digital producers, writers, and reporters.
• Manage staffing needs and foster a positive workplace attitude.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Breaking News Coverage

Creativity

Digital Media Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dalet

Job description

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a temporary Executive Producer to oversee Eyewitness News Mornings. This Monday-Friday overnight position requires a proven leader with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills, a passion for being first with breaking news and the creativity to produce content that is impactful and relevant. You must be an excellent communicator with strong people skills. This position will work an overnight shift and supervise morning news content across all platforms. Demonstrated expertise in digital, social media and streaming is a must. This position will collaborate with the Morning News Senior Producer and Weekend Morning Executive Producer to create and execute coverage strategies, and manage staff. Current or previous experience managing a successful morning newscast preferred. Knowledge of Southern California a plus.

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

Responsibilities:

• Work overnight shift and lead the way on live breaking news and event coverage. Willing and able to jump into the producer chair if needed
• Must have an eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewers
• Supervise linear and digital producers, writers and reporters, proofing scripts and providing needed feedback and accountability
• Encourage producers and writers to use creative production techniques to enhance content
• Work with assignment desk to proactively plan out weekend coverage
• Manage staffing needs and foster a positive and collaborative workplace attitude
• Fill in for other EP shifts as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in local television news production
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Dalet
• Management experience in top 20 market

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $137,100 to $183,800 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.