Disney is hiring: WABC - General Assignment Reporter in New York

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 is looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist, communicator, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, assignment editors and newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve. This team member will report for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends. 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 & Duties of the Role On‑air performance Researching, Writing, and Reporting Basic Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience reporting in a top 20 market Exceptional reporting, writing, and interviewing skills Must know how to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content utilizing the latest investigative tools, including data journalism. You must be tenacious in your ability to uncover stories through investigation and research Be an expert in telling high‑impact stories and in breaking news coverage, and demonstrate that ability in the field Report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital, streaming, and social platforms Active in using social media for promotion and news gathering Demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms A collaborative self‑starter Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate in various community events Must be open to working early mornings, nights, and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Fluency in a second language Required Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this SAG‑AFTRA position in New York is $190,000 to $230,000 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. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs Link opens in new window . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist, communicator, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts . The position is covered under the SAG‑AFTRA‑WABC‑TV Collective Bargaining Agreement . This is a full‑time staff position . En Español: Las ocho estaciones ABC de Disney Entertainment son líderes multiplataforma en noticias e información locales. WABC-TV ha sido líder en la programación local de noticias y entretenimiento en el área de la ciudad de Nueva York durante más de 60 años. Produciendo más de 45 horas en vivo, noticias locales y clima cada semana, Channel 7 Eyewitness News es la noticia local más vista en Nueva York y los Estados Unidos. Noticias de calidad y programación, tecnología innovadora y divulgación comunitaria continua son las marcas distintivas de excelencia que han mantenido constantemente a WABC TV New York's No 1 estación y la estación de televisión más vista del país! El puesto está cubierto por el Acuerdo Colectivo de Negociación SAG-AFTRA‐WABC‐TV. Este papel debe ser considerado en el sitio, lo que significa que el empleado trabajará desde una ubicación designada por la empresa sobre una base continua. Responsabilidades y deberes del rol Investigación, escritura e Informe Capacitaciones básicas En investigación, redacción e informes Calificaciones básicas Mínimo de 5 años de experiencia informando en un mercado top 20 Habilidades excepcionales para informar, escribir y entrevistar deben saber cómo obtener y generar oportunidades empresariales impactantes, y crear contenido impactante utilizando las últimas herramientas investigativas, incluido el periodismo de datos. Deberá ser tenaz en su capacidad de descubrir historias con gran impacto a través de investigaciones y expertos en contar historias activas e inquirir cobertura noticiosa, y demostrar que los niveles de transmisión de información en el campo de la comunidad, los primeros trabajos de trabajo, la creación de publicaciones y la producción de contenidos son equivalentes a $230,000 ANAF tiene la capacidad de participar en varias plataformas de comunicación digital y medios sociales durante todo el año, así como la participación de audiencia y la promoción de noticias en redes sociales. El salario básico realmente ofrecido tendrá en cuenta la equidad interna y también puede variar dependiendo de la región geográfica del candidato, los conocimientos relacionados con el empleo, las habilidades y la experiencia entre otros factores. Se pueden proporcionar una bonificación y/o unidades de incentivo a largo plazo como parte del paquete de compensación, además de toda la gama de beneficios médicos, financieros y / u otros, según el nivel y posición que se ofrezcan. Alojamiento para discapacidades para solicitudes de empleo La compañía Walt Disney y sus compañías afiliadas son empleadores de igualdad de oportunidades de trabajo y dan la bienvenida a todos los empleados, incluidos individuos con discapacidades y veteranos con deficiencias.