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. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, ''LIVE with Kelly and Mark,'' which is seen in more than 200 markets across the US 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.
WABC is seeking a Graphic Artist/Broadcast Designer who will be supporting our Eyewitness Newscasts. Eyewitness News is the No.1 local news and information source. We are looking for someone who understands and can work within our brand. We seek a designer to create mainly still graphics with strong communication skills to work in a team environment.
Please include a portfolio showcasing various design projects, including digital, print, broadcast, and media, with your resume.
Daily Hire is an employee hired to work on a daily basis with no requirement of a regular schedule.
What You Will Do:
• Create design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea, or concept
• Design for broadcast, digital, and print
• Maintain brand authenticity throughout all creative work
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum of 2 years of graphic design experience
• Expert technical skills in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator
• Some knowledge of After Effects
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced news environment with tight deadlines
• Must be willing to work any shift, including holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of current events - news, entertainment and sports
• Knowledge of Google Earth Map
Required Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
• BA/BFA degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or relevant work experience
The pay rate for this role in New York is $34.00 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-reezm0-44-192-26-226-42 in your application.