Job Posting Title:
KABC General Assignment Reporter (As-Needed)Req ID:
10162293Job Description:
ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking multi-skilled general assignment reporters on an as-needed basis. Successful candidates will play an integral role in covering the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact our local communities. The ideal candidate must be a strong journalist, storyteller and content creator for all platforms, and know how to present active and engaging live shots.
This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
- Collaborate on content and handle live breaking news in the field or studio.
Basic Qualifications:
- Multiple market experience.
- Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly
- Must be collaborative on content and new ideas and comfortable handling live breaking news in the field or studio.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule that can include early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
- Must work well under deadline pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Premiere.
- Experience shooting with a phone or small camera.
- Previous local news anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience.
- Previous local news weather forecasting and anchoring experience a plus.
- Bilingual preferred.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
Please include the link to your recent reel when submitting your application online.
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $47.75 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Talent GeneralEmployment Type:
Part timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-05Skills Required
- Multiple market experience
- Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly
- Ability to collaborate on content and new ideas
- Comfort handling live breaking news in the field or studio
- Availability for a flexible schedule including early morning, late night, and weekend shifts
- Ability to work well under deadline pressure
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with Adobe Premiere
- Experience shooting with a phone or small camera
- Previous local news anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience
- Previous local news weather forecasting and anchoring experience
- Bilingual ability
- Recent reporting reel
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
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