WABC - Weekend Assignment Editor
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Assignment Editor – WABC-TV
Location: New York, New York, United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: Television
Schedule: Two weekend shifts and three weekday shifts; weekday assignments to be finalized based on operational needs.
This is a full‑time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA‑ABC National Agreement.
Job Description WABC-TV, one of Disney Entertainment’s eight owned‑by‑ABC stations, 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. Quality news, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are hallmarks that keep WABC‑TV as New York’s No. 1 station and the country’s most‑watched television station.
Responsibilities
Assign crews, reporters, and gather information about developing news stories, while 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.
Identify social media content for news stories and obtain permission for use.
Interact with viewers daily via phone and 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.
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.
Salary : The base salary for this WGA position in New York is $139,913.00. 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.
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Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: Television
Schedule: Two weekend shifts and three weekday shifts; weekday assignments to be finalized based on operational needs.
This is a full‑time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA‑ABC National Agreement.
Job Description WABC-TV, one of Disney Entertainment’s eight owned‑by‑ABC stations, 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. Quality news, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are hallmarks that keep WABC‑TV as New York’s No. 1 station and the country’s most‑watched television station.
Responsibilities
Assign crews, reporters, and gather information about developing news stories, while 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.
Identify social media content for news stories and obtain permission for use.
Interact with viewers daily via phone and 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.
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.
Salary : The base salary for this WGA position in New York is $139,913.00. 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.
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