KABC General Assignment Reporter (As-Needed)

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical benefits

Job summary

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking multi-skilled general assignment reporters on an as-needed basis. Successful candidates will cover the biggest local stories, deliver compelling on-air storytelling for TV, digital and social, and contribute engaging live shots from the field or studio.

This on-site role at KABC Television, LLC offers exposure to broad audiences and a supportive newsroom. The ideal reporter brings strong journalistic skills, flexibility for early mornings, late nights and weekends,

Qualifications

• Multiple market experience.
• Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly.
• Must be collaborative on content and new ideas and comfortable handling live breaking news in the field or studio.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that can include early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
• Must work well under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
• Collaborate on content and handle live breaking news in the field or studio.

Skills

Market experience

Live reporting

Collaboration on content

Flexible schedule

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Phone camera shooting

Job description

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking multi-skilled general assignment reporters on an as-needed basis. Successful candidates will play an integral role in covering the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact our local communities. The ideal candidate must be a strong journalist, storyteller and content creator for all platforms, and know how to present active and engaging live shots.

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

Responsibilities

• Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
• Collaborate on content and handle live breaking news in the field or studio.

Basic Qualifications

• Multiple market experience.
• Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly
• Must be collaborative on content and new ideas and comfortable handling live breaking news in the field or studio.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that can include early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
• Must work well under deadline pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere.
• Experience shooting with a phone or small camera.
• Previous local news anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience.
• Previous local news weather forecasting and anchoring experience a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $47.75 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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.

Disclaimer

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

Equal Opportunity

KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

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