The Walt Disney Company is hiring: WABC Assignment Editor in New York

WABC Assignment Editor

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform local news and information leaders. WABC-TV has led 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.

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

Responsibilities:

WABC is seeking an Assignment Editor who is comfortable working under the pressures of a breaking news situation!

• This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.
• Handle all inquiries and requests from a variety of individuals and organizations.
• Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.
• Identifying social media content for news stories and getting permission for use
• Interact with viewers daily on the phone and on social media.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience.
• Strong teammate who interacts in a positive, ethical, and compassionate way with other employees and the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to function well under pressure in fast-paced situations
• Flexible to work various shifts as needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Education:

• College Degree

The hiring range for this WGA role in New York is $139,913 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.

WABC Television (New York), 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.