WABC Desk Assistant

Job Description

Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in 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, ground-breaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York the No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.
WABC-TV is seeking a Desk Assistant 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, and making calls as needed
• Setting up and recording virtual interviews
• Assist the Digital team with clipping video from newscasts for the 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 of 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
• The ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines is required
• Minimum of one year of prior experience, either through an internship or a college newsroom
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior newsroom internship experience or college newsroom experience

Required Education:
• College degree or current college attendance required (senior year preferred)
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The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.65 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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-vee65w-216-73-216-50-42 in your application.