The Walt Disney Company is hiring: KABC News Assistant - Part Time in Los Angele

KABC News Assistant - Part Time

Job ID: 10112765

Location: Glendale, California, United States

Business: Disney Entertainment Television

Date posted: Feb. 20, 2025

Job Summary:

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking News Assistants 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 is an entry-level position that 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 website.
• Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned.
• Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $32,718.00 to $43,890.00 per year based on a 29-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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:

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.

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.

This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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.

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