WABC Assignment Editor

Job Description

Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform local news and information leaders. WABC-TV has led local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 ''Eyewitness News'' is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York's No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation!

This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.

Responsibilities:

WABC is seeking an Assignment Editor who is comfortable working under the pressures of a breaking news situation!
• This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.
• Handle all inquiries and requests from a variety of individuals and organizations.
• Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.
• Identifying social media content for news stories and getting permission for use
• Interact with viewers daily on the phone and on social media.

Required Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience.
• Strong teammate who interacts in a positive, ethical, and compassionate way with other employees and the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and ability to function well under pressure in fast-paced situations
• Flexible to work various shifts as needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Requirements:
• Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering

Required Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Education:
• College Degree

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The pay rate for this role in New York is $60.0961 to $64.9038 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. 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.

This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Television.

WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzb95q-216-73-216-12-42 in your application.