Jobs at ABC7 / KABC-TV

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Or send resume to:

ABC7 Los Angeles
Human Resources
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201

ABC7 Job Line: (818) 863-7JOB (818-863-7562) | Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D

FREELANCE ASSIGNMENT EDITOR:  | Click here to apply
ABC7 Eyewitness News, Southern California's breaking news leader, is seeking a part-time Assignment Editor. This position is for our 11pm newscast but applicant should be flexible enough to work additional fill-in shifts at various times during the week. Previous assignment desk experience is a must. Knowledge of Southern California a plus. Must be able to multi-task and make decisions quickly, function effectively under deadline pressure, and have previous experience coordinating the movements of reporters and multiple microwave and satellite trucks. If you have great story ideas, great contacts, and love breaking news, please apply.

SALES ASSISTANT:  | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking an individual with strong administrative and organizational skills to assist the Digital/Web Sales Team. Ideal candidate should have previous station or agency sales assistant experience, excellent written and verbal skills, proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word and some familiarity with sales systems. This individual must have the ability to function in a demanding environment with competing and changing priorities. Strong commitment to team success is a must. Research experience a plus.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER/FILL-IN ANCHOR:  | Click here to apply
ABC7, the #1 station in Los Angeles, seeks a creative, energetic, general assignment reporter. Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and live presentation skills. Previous anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience is preferred. If you are a great story-teller and an aggressive, self-starter please apply.

PRODUCER AM NEWS:  | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking a cutting edge, creative, hands-on Producer for our AM Newscast. If you think you have what it takes, we are looking for you! Prove to us why you are ready to step into this key position.

TELEVISION RF MAINTENANCE ENGINEER:  | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one television station in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced RF broadcast maintenance engineer. Position will require significant, diverse experience in installation and maintenance of modern digital high-power transmitter, microwave and ENG systems. General knowledge of building infrastructure, HVAC, and electrical systems also required. FCC license and/or SBE certification desirable. Position will involve tasks on ladders as well as bending, lifting, and carrying up to fifty pounds. The ability to work a varied schedule including early mornings, nights and weekends required.

FREELANCE ONLINE NEWS PRODUCER: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, technically-savvy news junkie to join our growing web team. Candidates should have experience working and multitasking in a high-pressure news environment. Strong editorial skills and sharp news judgment is a must. Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including overnights and weekends. Applicant must possess: strong writing and copy-editing skills; strong computer skills; solid knowledge of basic HTML; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop. Knowledge of Flash, Podcasts a plus. Key responsibilities include: timely posting of breaking local and national news; working with the news producers and assignment desk to coordinate on-air and online news coverage; coordinating special projects with various station departments; site troubleshooting and overall maintenance of the high editorial standards of ABC7 and abc7.com.

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking experienced, skilled broadcast maintenance engineers for freelance employment. These positions will require significant, diverse experience in installation and maintenance of modern digital production, ENG, and RF transmission systems. FCC license and/or SBE certification is desirable. Shifts may be part or full-time and the ability to work a varied schedule including early mornings, nights and weekends is necessary.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTERS: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking dynamic freelance General Assignment Reporters to join our top rated news team. Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and live presentation skills. A minimum of five years television broadcast news experience in a medium to large market is preferred. If you are interested in applying your reporting skills in a challenging and exciting news market, send your resume and non-returnable videotape.

NEWS ASSISTANTS: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking News Assistants for freelance employment. The duties of this entry level position include but are not limited to logging tapes for stories and for music usage, searching tape files for video, answering phones, and running teleprompter. Shifts are varied and work will include some evenings, early mornings and weekends. College degree or current college attendance required.

APPRENTICES: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking News Apprentices for freelance employment. Responsibilities include supervising printing and distribution of newscast scripts, courier duties (own car required), and other production duties as required by newscast producer. Shifts are varied and work will include some evenings, early mornings and weekends. College degree or current college attendance required.

ENG CAMERAPERSONS: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking experienced ENG camerapersons for freelance employment. Successful candidates will have at least two years experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, and editing in the field. Non-linear editing experience a plus. Scheduling flexibility, including willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays a must.

NEWSWRITERS: | Click here to apply
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking experienced television newswriters for freelance employment. Minimum of two years broadcast news experience. Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines. Knowledge of ENPS news system, line producing experience, and non-linear editing experience all pluses. Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overnights, and holidays a must.

KABC-TV is an equal opportunity employer. KABC-TV wants to widely publicize our job opportunities. Any organization that regularly distributes employment information to job seekers or that refers candidates to employers may ask to be put on our mailing list to receive information about job vacancies. For further information, please contact us at (818) 863-7725.

How to apply for an internship: ABC7 has a variety of internship opportunities available year-round to currently enrolled college students pursuing careers in TV/Broadcasting and other related fields.

Our internship program is designed to provide students with an educational experience that complements their academic studies and provides an opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operation of the television station. The objective is to enhance the student's understanding of the broadcasting business and to reinforce their desire to further pursue a career in broadcasting.

Please submit the following to apply for an internship with ABC7 :

1. Completed application. (Details below)
2. One copy of your resume outlining any other internships, degrees earned, work experience, related clubs and organizations, current major course of study, expected graduation date and extra curricular activities.
3. Cover letter which must include:
   • Personal introduction
   • Statement verifying eligibility to receive school credit for internship
   • Your schools beginning and end dates for the semester during which you wish to intern
   • Days and times available during internship period

Submissions must be received at least six weeks prior to the start date of the semester in which you wish to participate in the internship program. Submissions are accepted as far as six months in advance and evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Send your request for an Internship Application to:

Internship Coordinator
Diversity Programs and Community Relations
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA., 91201
(818) 863-7230

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