KABC News Assistant

Job Description

KABC News Assistant

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking News Assistants for part-time employment within the news department in support of the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for Eyewitness News. This is an entry-level position that will introduce you to the inner workings of a top newsroom. This position is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:
• Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
• Pulling file video for reporters and newscasts
• Updating, printing and delivering scripts to talent for newscasts
• Logging video for news conferences, awards shows, pursuits, etc.
• Supporting the assignment desk, following up on tips or leads, answering phones, making calls as needed
• Setting up and recording zoom interviews
• Assist Digital team with clipping video from newscasts for website
• Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned
• Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.

Basic Qualifications:
• Must be able to work a minimum 3 days a week
• Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Ability to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc. to help research stories
• Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines required
• Minimum of one year prior experience, either through an internship or college newsroom

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior newsroom internship experience or college newsroom experience

Required Education:
• College degree or current college attendance required (senior year preferred)

The pay rate for this role in Los Angeles is $17/hour.

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This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj1kb1-18-218-61-200-42 in your application.