Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Find out about Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV.
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WABC-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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WABC Vice President, Programming
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. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, "LIVE with Kelly and Mark," which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. 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.
The Vice President, Programming is responsible for the Programming strategy for all non-news programs across WABC. In collaboration with other Department Heads the VP, Programming develops and leads weekly programming schedules in the local market, as well as LIVE nationally. The VP is also responsible for managing the programming department that creates and produces local specials in the digital and social spaces for WABC. This role drives alliance and collaboration across multiple markets, partnering with OTV and Disney Television leaders!
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
- Oversees the production for the nationally syndicated program, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, as well as the overall programming strategy for all non-news programs.
- Leads the Programming Department to create and produce local specials for air and digital/social platforms, inclusive of the public affairs program "Here and Now"
- Sets up weekly programming schedules for all local time periods
- Leads filing all department FCC requirements, including station renewals
- Responsible for record-keeping for any music used on the station, from public domain to direct licensing
- Secures all syndicated products for the station
- Drive alignment on projects between Programming and Community events where appropriate
- Work with all departments for station-wide projects (i.e., NYC Marathon, parades)
- Drives alliance with all OTV program directors for Company-wide projects.
- Drives synergy and programming opportunities directly with the Marketing and Audience Development teams on the best content for growth and distribution
- Work directly with content creators and lead content initiatives, both inside and outside the station.
- Drive programming transformation as we shift emphasis to multi-platform, original content
- Manages talent and other job-related duties or projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of ten years of experience working in the media entertainment industry
- A demonstrated track record of managing the creative expression of a media brand on and off-air.
- Experience supervising the development and production of live events and series programming.
- Excellent leadership skills and an ability to inspire a creative, positive, supportive, and encouraging work environment.
- Ability to recognize, create, and communicate priorities, strategies, opportunities, and challenges while driving growth and performance improvement.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to nurture collaboration and innovation among all team members
- Candidate should be familiar with studio operations, including the show's director, control room staff, studio crew, and the show's producers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with booking guests and reviewing show ideas with the Executive Producer.
- Experience with dealing with agents and publicists, plus experience with talent relations.
- Experience with, or deep understanding of, brand management across digital platforms (online, mobile, etc.), including social media
- A strong understanding of how to use research and data analytics tools to drive audience engagement and media buying on all platforms
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in New York is $189,000 to $253,000 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.
To apply, visit here: https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/New-York-NY-USA/WABC-Vice-President--Programming_10092848
WABC Digital Content Producer
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. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, "Live with Kelly and Mark," which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge 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.
Eyewitness News seeks a digital content producer who can create, edit, and produce material for our digital, social, and connected TV platforms! The successful candidate will work in a high-energy, non-stop news environment to help us with breaking news and create compelling content that our users will want to share.
Curiosity and willingness to learn are important. Some of the day-to-day duties include writing stories, producing breaking news, creating original videos, producing live streams, optimizing content for more reach and impact, and helping to create content for social media and engage our audience.
What You Will Do:
- Creating content across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen and reflective of the diversity of our audience.
- Use SEO (search engine optimization) and data tools to make editorial decisions.
- Managing social and multi-platform content for station accounts
- Working with newsroom leaders and other content producers to create synergy across all platforms on station content
- Monitor analytics in real-time to assess the effectiveness of content presentation and adjust as necessary
- The schedule for this role will be mornings (4:30a - 12:30p), Monday - Friday
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- An understanding of social strategy and SEO with the desire to keep up with emerging platforms
- Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Experience with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop (or similar programs
- Proficient with AP style
- Must be willing to work mornings, evenings, and weekends & be in the office at least four days a week
- Minimum two years experience working in a digital content environment, journalism, or related discipline
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism
The hiring range for this position is $59,100 to $95,900 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.
To apply, visit: https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/New-York-NY-USA/WABC-Digital-Content-Producer_10091669
WABC Studio Production Head Electrician
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's "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, New York studio seeks studio head of production electrics. The position includes the knowledge, oversight, and ongoing maintenance of all production lighting and studio electrical infrastructure.
What You Will Do
- The position requires close working relationships with Lighting Designers, all members of the stage crew, and the production team.
- This position will also play a key role in the studio buildouts with the move to the new Disney/ABC, 7 Hudson Square facility downtown.
- Work with the leadership team to recruit and hire production crew members.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- A minimum of three years of experience working with intelligent dimming systems, smart relays, low voltage data, moving lights, and light plots is required.
- Must be able to supervise and direct stage crew in a fast-paced live production environment and have the ability to multi-task on the fly.
- Typical shift is 7a-5p, but qualified applicants should have the flexibility to work earlier hours, or beyond scheduled out times when projects dictate.
- Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles or equivalent equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in live TV studio operations is preferred.
- Theatrical production experience is helpful.
- Experience operating a Genie or Scissor lift is preferred.
Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: A college degree, technical school certificate, and union-accredited training are preferred.
The position is covered by the IATSE Local 1- ABC and WABC-TV collective bargaining agreement.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $41.0525 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.
To apply, visit: https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/New-York-NY-USA/WABC-Studio-Production-Head-Electrician_10091731
WABC General Assignment Reporter
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 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 at various community events
- Must be open to working early mornings, nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years reporting experience in a top 10 Market
- Fluency in a second language
Responsibilities & Duties of the Roles:
- On air performance
- Researching, Writing and Reporting
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in New York is $150,000 to $180,000 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.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
To apply, visit https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/wabc-general-assignment-reporter/391/65764644368
WABC Photographer - Daily Hire
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's News Photographer will work closely with Assignment Desk, News Reporters and Managers to ensure the timely production of newscasts and special projects! The successful candidate will have a consistent track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
Daily Hire is an employee hired to work daily with no requirement of a regular schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and implement live and recorded elements for newscasts
- Edit segments and assemble video elements for shows
- Assist with the upkeep of equipment inventory
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in daily ENG newsgathering, including shooting, editing, and live shots, working with a reporter or alone.
- Must be willing to work any shift, including holidays.
- Candidates MUST know how to operate a MW live truck.
- Candidates need to have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds of equipment.
- Knowledge of the tri-state area is important.
- Proven understanding of P2 camera systems, Adobe Premiere Pro editing and bonded cellular transmission technologies (Dejero and Live U)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in the use of smaller cameras, such as the Sony FX9
- Experience using adjustable lenses, multi-camera shooting, and working with complex and creative lighting solutions
Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or a related field.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $60.00 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.
To apply, visit: https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/disneycareer/job/New-York-NY-USA/WABC-Photographer---Daily-Hire_10091525
WABC Weekend Anchor/Reporter
The Disney owned station WABC in New York City, has an opening for a collaborative anchor/reporter who is responsible for taking ownership of, and working with producers and reporters/colleagues to craft high impact content on linear and digital platforms. The candidate also sets the tone for teamwork and excellence within the station and across the station group. The anchor/reporter is an empathetic and ethical news leader who is committed to uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else.
They must be a team player, compelling journalist, and inclusive storyteller with the ability to authentically engage and connect with a diverse audience. Additionally, the anchor/reporter must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility journalists have to, and with, the communities they serve.
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:
- Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
- Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content relying on critical relationships with local newsmakers
- Be tenacious in their ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
- Subject matter expertise in telling high-impact stories in breaking news coverage, and the ability to demonstrate this from the anchor desk and in the field
- Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital and social platforms
- Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
- Demonstrated ability to move an audience between linear and digital platforms
- Willingness to lead and mentor
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community, which includes representing the station and participating at various community events
Basic Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2 years of anchoring experience, and 5 years of reporting experience in a top 10 market
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field.
The hiring range for this position in New York is $200,000 to $250,000 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.
