KABC Newswriters (As-Needed)

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABC7 Los Angeles seeks experienced News Writer/Producers to join their local desk on an as-needed basis. You will write scripts, produce newscasts, and shape rundowns with editorial judgment for fast-moving broadcasts.

The role requires strong writing, the ability to edit video, and collaboration with a team under deadline pressure. Part-time positions offer benefits as applicable, with office in Glendale, CA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of television news writing/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.

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

Skills

Broadcast writing

Editorial judgment

Deadline-driven

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Dalet

Non-linear editing

Ross graphics

Touchscreen technology

Job description

KABC Newswriters (As-Needed)

ABC7 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

Education

Bachelor'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. 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.

Job Posting Segment

Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business

Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category

Production

Employment Type

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Glendale, CA, USA

Date Posted

2026-09-20