Senior Executive Producer - Mornings, KABC-TV

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC-TV)

500 Circle Seven Drive, Glendale, California, 91201, United States

Phone: 818-863-7723

Web: www.abc7.com

Senior Executive Producer - Mornings, KABC-TV
Location: Glendale, California, United States

Employment Type: Full time

Posted: 06.04.2026

Job Description
ABC7 Los Angeles, located in one of the most dynamic, fast‑paced breaking news markets in the country, is looking for a Senior Executive Producer to lead strategy and execution across all our morning news platforms. This is an opportunity for a proven Executive Producer ready to take on the next challenge and step in their career. The role requires a leader with vision, command, and a passion for morning coverage, always seeking ways to better serve viewers 7 days a week. The successful candidate will utilize our state‑of‑the‑art set to innovate morning news breaking, weather, traffic, and storytelling. They will coordinate a large team of varied experience, oversee all morning newscasts on linear and streaming, and work closely with news and station management to establish strategy, resources, and results. The ideal candidate has vast experience leading a news team in a major market, thrives in high‑pressure environments, makes fast, smart editorial decisions, and encourages teams to execute at the highest levels of journalistic excellence. The Senior EP will set the pace and standards for the newsroom each morning, owning everything from editorial direction to execution, ensuring our product stands out, connects, and leads in the market. Knowledge of Southern California is a plus.

This role is considered on‑site and requires work from a company‑designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Drive strategy and execution across all morning platforms

Effectively execute breaking news throughout the morning

Work directly with the assignment desk to proactively plan and manage coverage in advance and in the moment

Supervise the entire morning linear and digital staff, including a weekend Executive Producer and weekday Senior Producer

Serve as mentor and motivator

Jump in as needed, including producing and commanding a live control room

Collaborate with morning talent on development opportunities

Work directly with station leadership to evaluate results and opportunities

Work with the research department to analyze ratings and data insights

Create a culture of collaboration and innovation

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years experience in local television newsroom management

Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast‑paced, big‑market environment

Excellent writing skills

Excellent verbal and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Dalet

Executive Producer experience in a Top 10 Market

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $168,300 to $225,800 per year. The base pay may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

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