National Association of Black Journalists is hiring: WABC Anchor/Reporter in New

TWDC-WABC

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New York, New York, United States 10023

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Location: New York, New York, United States

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Job Category: Television

Employment Type: Full time

Posted: 03.17.2025

Job Description

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 in 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 $250,000 to $350,000 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.