WABC Assignment Editor

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

78d • $139,913 - $145,000

About The Position

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform local news and information leaders. WABC-TV has led 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! This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience.
• Strong teammate who interacts positively, ethically, and compassionately with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and ability to function well under pressure in fast-paced situations.
• Flexible to work various shifts as needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering.

Responsibilities

• Assign crews and reporters for news coverage.
• Gather information about developing news stories.
• Identify and generate original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of the audience.
• Handle inquiries and requests from various individuals and organizations.
• Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.
• Identify social media content for news stories and obtain permission for use.
• Interact with viewers daily on the phone and on social media.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees