KABC Freelance News Photographers

About the role

KABC Television, LLC is seeking experienced news photographers for Daily hire employment. The candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. Must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, satellite operation, lighting, and Adobe Premiere editing.

Responsibilities

• Shoot interviews, b-roll and live shots.
• Edit news stories.
• 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 and have good troubleshooting skills.
• Able to take story from concept to completion independently.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an ENG photographer in local news.
• Experienced and proficient with a variety of professional quality ENG cameras.
• Adobe Premiere proficiency.
• A good grasp of ENG Live truck operations.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays a must!

Preferred qualifications

• Medium or large market experience.
• Bilingual.

Pay

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $65.1875 per hour.

Schedule

Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays a must.

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.