Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV (2024)

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Find out about Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV.

2024 EEO Report

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WABC-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Any organization providing employment information or referrals may ask to receive our postings. For more information, write to us at: WABC-TV, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023, or email us at wabcjobs@abc.com.

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WABC General Assignment Reporter

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, 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 looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist, communicator, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, assignment editors and newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve. This team member will report for all platforms and dayparts including early mornings, nights and weekends.

This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA- WABC-TV Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Basic Qualifications

Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
Must know how to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content utilizing the latest investigative tools, including data journalism.
You must be tenacious in your ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
Be an expert in telling high impact stories and in breaking news coverage, and demonstrate that ability in the field
Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital, streaming and social platforms
Active in using social media for promotion and news gathering
Demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms
A collaborative self-starter
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at various community events
Must be open to working early mornings, nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years reporting experience in a top 10 Market
Fluency in a second language

Responsibilities & Duties of the Roles:

On air performance
Researching, Writing and Reporting

Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $150,000 to $180,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

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 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, 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.

To apply, visit https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/wabc-general-assignment-reporter/391/65764644368

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WABC Photographer - Daily Hire

WABC-TV's News Photographer will work closely with Assignment Desk, News Reporters and Managers to ensure the timely production of newscasts and special projects! The successful candidate will have a consistent track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.

Daily Hire is an employee hired to work daily with no requirement of a regular schedule.

Responsibilities:

Set up and implement live and recorded elements for newscasts
Edit segments and assemble video elements for shows
Assist with the upkeep of equipment inventory

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in daily ENG newsgathering, including shooting, editing, and live shots, working with a reporter or alone.
Must be willing to work any shift, including holidays.
Candidates MUST know how to operate a MW live truck.
Candidates need to have a clean driving record.
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds of equipment.
Knowledge of the tri-state area is important.
Proven understanding of P2 camera systems, Adobe Premiere Pro editing and bonded cellular transmission technologies (Dejero and Live U)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in the use of smaller cameras, such as the Sony FX9
Experience using adjustable lenses, multi-camera shooting, and working with complex and creative lighting solutions

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or a related field.

The pay rate for this role in New York is $60.00 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.

To apply, visit: https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/disneycareer/job/New-York-NY-USA/WABC-Photographer---Daily-Hire_10091525

WABC Weekend Anchor/Reporter

The Disney owned station WABC in New York City, has an opening for a collaborative anchor/reporter who is responsible for taking ownership of, and working with producers and reporters/colleagues to craft high impact content on linear and digital platforms. The candidate also sets the tone for teamwork and excellence within the station and across the station group. The anchor/reporter is an empathetic and ethical news leader who is committed to uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else.

They must be a team player, compelling journalist, and inclusive storyteller with the ability to authentically engage and connect with a diverse audience. Additionally, the anchor/reporter must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility journalists have to, and with, the communities they serve.

This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA- WABC-TV Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content relying on critical relationships with local newsmakers
Be tenacious in their ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
Subject matter expertise in telling high-impact stories in breaking news coverage, and the ability to demonstrate this from the anchor desk and in the field
Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital and social platforms
Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
Demonstrated ability to move an audience between linear and digital platforms
Willingness to lead and mentor
Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community, which includes representing the station and participating at various community events

Basic Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2 years of anchoring experience, and 5 years of reporting experience in a top 10 market

Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field.

The hiring range for this position in New York is $200,000 to $250,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

To apply, click here.