KABC Reporter (Inland Empire)

5127 KABC Television, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & incentives

Job summary

5127 KABC Television, LLC in Riverside County is seeking a dynamic Inland Empire reporter to cover Riverside and San Bernardino counties. You will craft engaging stories, deliver strong live shots and collaborate across platforms to reach local audiences.

The role emphasizes exclusive reporting, community ties and storytelling across on-air and digital formats. Bachelor's degree is required; flexibility including holidays is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven reporting and storytelling skills.
• Strong time/resource management abilities.
• Flexible schedule including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills.
• Handle live breaking news and event coverage.
• Deliver engaging live shots in a competitive market.
• Build sources and relationships in the Inland Empire for exclusive ideas.
• Active use of social media for promotion and gathering news.
• Participate in community and station events.

Skills

Storytelling

Live reporting

Interviews

Social media

Shooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Dalet

Job description

KABC Reporter (Inland Empire)

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic and enterprising reporter dedicated to covering the Inland Empire. Based in Riverside-San Bernardino Counties, this self-starting journalist will play a vital role in reporting on and representing this important area. The ideal candidate must be a great storyteller, content creator and collaborator who knows how to present active and engaging live shots and be endlessly creative on all platforms. This reporter works to build meaningful relationships with leaders, newsmakers and community organizations in the Inland Empire, regularly generating unique and exclusive story ideas. Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects based on resources, deadlines and daily news demands. Ability to shoot, edit and publish is a plus. This role is considered on-site in our Riverside County Bureau.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Expertly handle live breaking news and event coverage
• Deliver active, engaging live shots that stand out in competitive market
• Build meaningful sources and relationships in the Inland Empire to generate unique and exclusive story ideas
• Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
• Participate in community and station public events

Basic Qualifications

• Multiple market experience.
• Must be a strong journalist and storyteller.
• Must have excellent time and resource management ability
• Must have schedule flexibility and ability to work holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to shoot, edit and publish
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Dalet
• Bilingual preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $120,000 to $145,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Riverside, CA, USA

Job Posting Segment: Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business: Owned TV Stations

All Primary Job Posting Category: Talent

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-07-29

Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.