KABC MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (AS - NEEDED)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10159896 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Sep. 02, 2026Job Summary:
KABC-TV, the ABC Owned Television station in Los Angeles, is seeking skilled NABET Maintenance Engineers for as-needed employment. These positions will support critical broadcast and production systems powering one of the nation’s leading local news operations.
The Maintenance Engineer role is part of the Technology team responsible for maintaining reliable technical infrastructure across studio, control room, and field production environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a cooperative workspace, live broadcast setting and brings strong troubleshooting expertise across modern broadcast and IT-based workflows.
What You Will Do
- Maintain and support broadcast technical systems including cameras, production switchers, routers, intercom, RF/audio systems, and transmission equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across video, audio, control, and IP-based systems in real time
- Provide technical support during live broadcasts, ensuring minimal disruption to on-air operations
- Perform preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs
- Support ENG, field operations, vehicles and remote productions as needed
- Work with vendors and manufacturers for system support, repairs, and lifecycle management
- Assist in planning and installation of new technologies and facility upgrades
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 3 years of broadcast maintenance, systems engineering, or related technical experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills across video (SDI/IP), audio, RF, and control systems
- Experience with broadcast infrastructure such as routers, servers, automation, and playback systems
- Working knowledge of IP networking and file-based/media workflows
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Valid Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of RF systems, wireless audio, and spectrum coordination
- Familiarity with service ticketing system workflows
- Remote production and off-site production workflows
- Experience with major broadcast vendors (e.g., Ross, Evertz, Panasonic, Adobe)
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience
Additional Information
- Work is performed in a broadcast facility environment and may include physical activity such as lifting equipment and working in technical spaces
- Overtime may be available as station needs and scheduling allow
This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $65.1875 per hour. 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
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.
This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.