KABC News Photographer

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking an experienced news photographer for staff employment in Glendale, CA. The role requires strong storytelling, field editing, and proficiency with Adobe Premiere.

You will handle live shots, van operations, and broadband streaming, delivering content for multiple platforms. The candidate should have 5+ years in local news photography, be comfortable under deadline pressure, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a photographer in local news.
• Proficient with a variety of professional quality cameras.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere and news-style editing.
• Experience in live microwave truck operation and broadband streaming.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit interviews, B-roll, packages, set up and execute live shots, meet daily deadlines
• Safely and efficiently operate news vans using microwave, satellite and broadband streaming technology
• Work collaboratively with reporter, desk, producers, writers, managers
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure news environment
• Ability to take story from concept to completion independently

Skills

News photography

Video editing

Live truck operation

Adobe Premiere

Storytelling

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Professional cameras

Dejero streaming devices

Microwave truck

Job description

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking an experienced news photographer for staff employment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. We are looking for a team player who works well under deadline pressure and is comfortable handling breaking news in the field with or without a reporter and can reliably deliver content in a timely manner for all platforms. Must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, satellite operation, lighting, and field editing. Adobe Premiere experience required. We are looking for a problem solver who has good news judgment and can elevate a story or interview beyond what is assigned. Expected to be responsible for the proper care and use of all assigned equipment. Additional duties as necessary. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work breaking news, mornings, nights and holidays a must. Knowledge of Southern California a plus. You will be based in Glendale, CA. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot and edit interviews, B-roll, packages, set up and execute live shots, meet daily deadlines
• Safely and efficiently operate news vans using microwave, satellite and broadband streaming technology
• Work collaboratively with reporter, desk, producers, writers, managers
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure news environment
• Ability to take story from concept to completion independently

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a photographer in local news
• Must be experienced and proficient with a variety of professional quality cameras
• Must be proficient with Adobe Premiere and news style editing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a News Photographer in a Top 25 television market
• Bilingual

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional info:

This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement.

The pay rate for this role in, Glendale, California is $65.2250 per hour. 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.