KABC - VP, Operations & Business Planning

Job ID 10127775 Location Glendale, California, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Aug. 07, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Vice President, Operations and Business Planning is responsible for KABC-TV (Los Angeles) operations, business management and planning. This individual will build a deep operational knowledge of the Station’s linear and multi-platform businesses and lead all annual planning and analysis activities. The position also has important responsibilities for the overall KABC real estate footprint and maintaining important relationships with multiple tenants leasing space on the property.

The VP, Operations & Business Planning is a key leader who will work closely with the KABC Station President/General Manager on developing, implementing and supporting a clear strategic vision for our businesses and will be effective in communicating, motivating and inspiring our team in executing that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success.

This position will be reporting to the President and General Manager of KABC. This position will also collaborate with Sales, Planning, Marketing, Distribution, Legal, Finance, Real Estate and Administrative Operations teams across KABC and the entire Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading the execution of long and short-range planning. This is inclusive of financial review, consolidation and presentation of the Station’s forecasts, annual operating plans, capital plans and five-year plans
Responsible for leading the preparation and review of the Station’s quarterly financial statements
Act as a business advisor and key business partner for the Station’s management team and support them in their decision-making processes
Develop and retain knowledge and fluency in the business performance and financial drivers to advise on key business planning assumptions and opportunities
Create, maintain and report on key business metrics to ensure business objectives are met
Prepare presentations and ad hoc analysis for Station management and OTV Division partnerships
Stay informed and engaged in current landscape of the television industry and proactively explore new trends in the marketplace
Develop and manage a professional staff, including offering oversight, motivating and directing the team in its goals and objectives
Responsible for review of local contracts
Partner with Legal and Labor Relations regarding CBAs and Union coordination
Drive business planning around revenue generating events
Partner with Tax department on local Property and Sales Use tax returns
Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management on various projects
Partner closely with HR to oversee the FCC EEO reporting
Coordinate with internal and external business partners (e.g. coordinating invoice payments, expense report review, expense accruals, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

7+ years of relevant work experience
TV Station business planning experience is a plus
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage and develop teams
Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize, anticipate change and resolve an array of issues simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate financial information to various business audiences to drive decision making
Demonstrated ability to persuasively present complex business issues and solutions, clearly and concisely
Strong passion for local broadcasting, news and community
Ability to build strong relationships with senior station executives and be a trusted and reliable source of information, analysis and support
Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Preferred Education:

MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $234,000 to $316,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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 ABC Owned TV Stations.

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.

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