KABC Freelance Directors
The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA
•$73 - $98•Onsite
About The Position
ABC7 Los Angeles, the ABC Owned Station in Southern California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. Seeking Freelance (DGA) Directors to join our team to work on live newscasts and live local productions.
Requirements
- An exceptional ability to multitask under pressure
- Working experience as a director with Ross Overdrive as a single-operator director
- Understanding of and experience coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement while directing a live show
- Ability to operate/adjust/drive robotic camera systems while directing a live show
- Ability to monitor and adjust/code for audio changes and levels while directing a live show
- Strong sense of newscast structure and breaking news judgement
- Operational knowledge of the DALET Newsroom computer system
- Must interact with various departments and have exceptional organizational skills
- Understanding of broadcast studio lighting
- Understanding of microphone placement for news talent and guests
- Must be willing to work any combination of overnight, weekend and holiday shifts
- Minimum of 10 years experience directing live newscasts in a major market
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of peripheral devices such as XPression Graphics and Ross Artimo Robotic camera systems
Responsibilities
- Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts, with ability to handle major breaking news as it happens, in a single-operator control room environment
- Stage Manage newscasts and live productions as required
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
