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SalaryAbout the Role & Team
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's “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!
What You Will Do
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 entry-level position 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 the website
Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned
Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.
Required Qualifications & Skills
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
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 New York is $20.89 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.
