KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer
Disney
KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer
Job Description
Job Summary:
ABC7 Los Angeles is looking to hire a staff Newswriter/Newscast Producer to join Southern California's news leader. We are looking for a bold producer and writer with an eye for breaking news and big story coverage who is looking to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative newsroom. This person will work a nightside writing shift on weekends and three nights during the week and will fill-in as a line producer when needed.
Candidates must be great writers and storytellers who also understand the role that digital, streaming and social media play in reaching viewers and creating high-impact content. This person plays a key role on our nightside team and is the go-to breaking news and fill-in producer. ABC7 is focused on owning big story coverage and serving a diverse audience in the second largest market in the country, and we are looking for people to help us make that happen every day.
This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Write and produce for weekend and weekday evening and afternoon newscasts as assigned
- Linear editing of video and booth newscasts
- Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years experience.
- Must be a self-starter, have great news judgement, thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure.
- Efficient and excellent writer.
- Organized, collaborative and good at managing people and resources.
- Must have an eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewers.
- Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news.
- Must be willing to work weekends and overnights if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, and Ross XPression.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
This position is covered under the NABET-CWA – ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $24.3125 to $42.5875 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.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
KABC Television, 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Glendale, California, United States
Salary
50,562 - 88,582 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Efficient and excellent writerintermediate
- Organized and collaborativeintermediate
- Good at managing people and resourcesintermediate
- Eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewersintermediate
- Understanding of digital, streaming and social mediaintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years experience (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree (experience)
- Must be a self-starter (experience)
- Great news judgement (experience)
- Thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Dalet (experience)
- Non-linear editing (experience)
- Ross XPression (experience)
Responsibilities
- Write and produce for weekend and weekday evening and afternoon newscasts
- Linear editing of video and booth newscasts
- Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts
- Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news
- Fill-in as a line producer when needed
Benefits
- general: Medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer
Disney
KABC Newswriter/Newscast Producer
Job Description
Job Summary:
ABC7 Los Angeles is looking to hire a staff Newswriter/Newscast Producer to join Southern California's news leader. We are looking for a bold producer and writer with an eye for breaking news and big story coverage who is looking to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative newsroom. This person will work a nightside writing shift on weekends and three nights during the week and will fill-in as a line producer when needed.
Candidates must be great writers and storytellers who also understand the role that digital, streaming and social media play in reaching viewers and creating high-impact content. This person plays a key role on our nightside team and is the go-to breaking news and fill-in producer. ABC7 is focused on owning big story coverage and serving a diverse audience in the second largest market in the country, and we are looking for people to help us make that happen every day.
This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Write and produce for weekend and weekday evening and afternoon newscasts as assigned
- Linear editing of video and booth newscasts
- Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years experience.
- Must be a self-starter, have great news judgement, thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure.
- Efficient and excellent writer.
- Organized, collaborative and good at managing people and resources.
- Must have an eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewers.
- Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news.
- Must be willing to work weekends and overnights if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, and Ross XPression.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
This position is covered under the NABET-CWA – ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $24.3125 to $42.5875 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.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
KABC Television, 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Glendale, California, United States
Salary
50,562 - 88,582 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Efficient and excellent writerintermediate
- Organized and collaborativeintermediate
- Good at managing people and resourcesintermediate
- Eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewersintermediate
- Understanding of digital, streaming and social mediaintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years experience (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree (experience)
- Must be a self-starter (experience)
- Great news judgement (experience)
- Thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Dalet (experience)
- Non-linear editing (experience)
- Ross XPression (experience)
Responsibilities
- Write and produce for weekend and weekday evening and afternoon newscasts
- Linear editing of video and booth newscasts
- Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts
- Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news
- Fill-in as a line producer when needed
Benefits
- general: Medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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