The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Baltic is hiring: General Assignment Reporter -

Overview

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic and motivated general assignment reporter dedicated to covering Orange County – a vibrant and diverse area home to more than 3 million people. Based in Orange County, this self-starting journalist will play a vital role in reporting on and representing this important area. Qualified candidates must be great storytellers, content creators and collaborators who know how to present active and engaging live shots and be endlessly creative when it comes to adding innovative ideas for their stories on all platforms. Ability to shoot, edit and publish is a plus. This role is considered on-site in our Orange County Bureau.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
• Collaborate on content and new ideas, handle live breaking news in the field across platforms.
• Build meaningful relationships with leaders, newsmakers and community organizations in Orange County
• Develop sources to generate unique or exclusive story ideas
• Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering.
• Participate in community and station public events

Basic Qualifications

• Multiple market experience.
• Must be a strong journalist and storyteller.
• Know how to present active and engaging live shots.
• Must work well under deadline pressure.
• Must have schedule flexibility and ability to work holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere and/or Dalet One-Cut.
• Ability to shoot, edit and publish.
• Bilingual preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Information

Please include the link to your recent reel when submitting your application online.

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The hiring range for this SAG_AFTRA role in Orange County, CA is $120,000 to $145,000 per year. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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.

Company Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Entertainment Providers

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