WABC Newswriter/Producer

Job Summary:

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-TV Eyewitness News in New York City is seeking an aggressive, motivated and dedicated multi-skilled Newswriter/Producer who will help oversee all elements of a daily newscast. The ideal candidate can help build complicated, compelling, interesting newscasts in a highly competitive, high-pressure environment. They must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, writers, directors, and graphic artists. Candidates for this position should have strong writing skills and a solid understanding of how a story fits in a newscast.

This is a full-time staff position. This position will be covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.

What You Will Do

• Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast
• Write clear and compelling copy and edit video elements for stories
• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
• Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows
• Collaborate with team members throughout the day
• Execute last-minute changes in high-pressure situations

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• Minimum of 3 years of top market-producing experience at a local news station
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (journalism, communication or related field preferred)

The pay rate for this union role in New York is $53.45 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.