Digital News Associate

Job Description

A Digital News Associate (DNA) position at the ABC News Assignment Desk is an ideal opportunity for junior level candidates to become part of the daily news gathering operation of a 24/7 global newsroom.

Responsibilities:
• Providing production support to the ABC News Assignment Desk (answering phones, booking travel) as well as assisting producers and correspondents on assignments in the field.
• Writing stories for ABC News Digital platforms.
• Identifying, researching and pitching stories, making editorial calls and monitoring video feeds for the entire News Division.

Basic Qualifications:
• Active news consumer with genuine interest in journalism, production, and wide variety of current events.
• Excellent multi-tasker with attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Availability to work flexible schedules/extended hours/weekends, evenings, overnights.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in a broadcast or digital newsroom.
• Additional languages.

Required Education

BA or BS from a 4 year accredited college or equivalent experience

About General Entertainment Content:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call General Entertainment Content.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3xy04-3-16-218-62-42 in your application.