KABC Special Projects Producer

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Dalet, Ross Xpression, and desktop editing

• Line-producing experience in top 20 market

• Experience with the evolving streaming landscape

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.