KABC Executive Producer - Temporary

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a temporary Executive Producer for ABC7 Los Angeles in Glendale. The role encompasses overseeing Eyewitness News Mornings, requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and substantial local news production experience. The successful candidate will manage content strategy, supervise staff, and ensure impactful news coverage during overnight shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee news content across all platforms.
• Supervise linear and digital producers and proof scripts.
• Work an overnight shift and lead live breaking news coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

News Judgment

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dalet

Job description

KABC Executive Producer - Temporary

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10121639 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted6月. 18, 2025

Job Summary:

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.

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, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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