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KABC Special Projects Producer

Job ID: 10115227

Location: Glendale, California, United States

Business: Disney Entertainment Television

Date posted: 3月. 06, 2025

Job Summary:

Special Projects Producer

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Located in Glendale, California, ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. A prominent leader in digital and social audience engagements, ABC 7 was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition. The station continues to proudly serve its community with deep partnerships, including its exclusive local broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams and LA Pride. An award-winning station, ABC7 was most recently honored with four 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for news coverage, receiving the distinction for Overall Excellence, Breaking News Coverage, Excellence in Video, and Best Newscast; in addition to the 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage in Large Market Television.

ABC7 Los Angeles has an immediate opening for a Special Projects Producer to collaborate with a team of journalists dedicated to creating impactful, in-depth content as part of the powerful journalism being done daily in the ABC7 newsroom. The ideal candidate will contribute to breaking news and special event coverage, prioritize stories that serve our community, and never settle for average. This is a unique role that will help us go in-depth on major stories as they are breaking – by focusing on quick-turn investigations and specials.

The Special Projects Producer will work with reporters, producers, managers, and the OTV data team to create and showcase 7 On Your Side content – including investigations, consumer stories, and special programs for TV and Streaming audiences. This producer will also work on other exciting special projects and programs, including but not limited to debates, parades, the Oscars, climate coverage, and producing newscasts when needed.

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

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with reporters and managers to produce content for all platforms in the studio and in the field.
• Work independently on multiple short-form and long-form projects with evolving deadlines simultaneously.
• Fill in as newscast Producer as needed.
• Must have an eye for impact, relevance, and moments that connect with viewers and be excited to experiment with new technologies.
• Seamlessly cross between streaming and linear programming when necessary.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in local television news production.
• Previous experience in special projects and investigations.
• 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.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $94,200 to $126,200 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.