KABC News Assistant - Part Time
Summary
ABC7 Los Angeles seeks part-time News Assistants to support daily news production across all platforms. This entry-level role offers exposure to newsroom operations, including responsibilities such as running the teleprompter for live and recorded broadcasts, pulling video files, updating scripts, logging video from various sources, assisting the assignment desk, conducting Zoom interviews, supporting the digital team with video clipping, and providing general newsroom support. The position requires working a minimum of 3 days a week with varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Field support for live events is also included.
Must Have
Minimum 3 days/week availability
Flexible shift availability
Social media proficiency
Fast-paced deadline skills
One year prior experience
Teleprompter operation
Video logging and editing
Script preparation and delivery
Good To Have
Prior newsroom internship
College newsroom experience
Perks
Medical, financial, and other benefits
Job Summary:
ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking News Assistants for part-time employment within the news department in support of the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for Eyewitness News. This is an entry level position that will introduce you to the inner workings of a top newsroom. This position is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis
Responsibilities:
Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Pulling file video for reporters and newscasts
Updating, printing and delivering scripts to talent for newscasts
Logging video for news conferences, awards shows, pursuits, etc.
Supporting the assignment desk, following up on tips or leads, answering phones, making calls as needed
Setting up and recording zoom interviews
Assist Digital team with clipping video from newscasts for website
Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned
Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be able to work a minimum 3 days a week
Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc. to help research stories
Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines required
Minimum of one year prior experience, either through an internship or college newsroom
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior newsroom internship experience or college newsroom experience
Required Education:
College degree or current college attendance required (senior year preferred)
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $32,718.00 to $43,890.00 per year based on a 29-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.
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ABC7 Los Angeles seeks part-time News Assistants to support daily news production across all platforms. This entry-level role offers exposure to newsroom operations, including responsibilities such as running the teleprompter for live and recorded broadcasts, pulling video files, updating scripts, logging video from various sources, assisting the assignment desk, conducting Zoom interviews, supporting the digital team with video clipping, and providing general newsroom support. The position requires working a minimum of 3 days a week with varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Field support for live events is also included.
Must Have
Minimum 3 days/week availability
Flexible shift availability
Social media proficiency
Fast-paced deadline skills
One year prior experience
Teleprompter operation
Video logging and editing
Script preparation and delivery
Good To Have
Prior newsroom internship
College newsroom experience
Perks
Medical, financial, and other benefits
Job Summary:
ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking News Assistants for part-time employment within the news department in support of the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for Eyewitness News. This is an entry level position that will introduce you to the inner workings of a top newsroom. This position is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis
Responsibilities:
Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Pulling file video for reporters and newscasts
Updating, printing and delivering scripts to talent for newscasts
Logging video for news conferences, awards shows, pursuits, etc.
Supporting the assignment desk, following up on tips or leads, answering phones, making calls as needed
Setting up and recording zoom interviews
Assist Digital team with clipping video from newscasts for website
Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned
Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be able to work a minimum 3 days a week
Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc. to help research stories
Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines required
Minimum of one year prior experience, either through an internship or college newsroom
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior newsroom internship experience or college newsroom experience
Required Education:
College degree or current college attendance required (senior year preferred)
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $32,718.00 to $43,890.00 per year based on a 29-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.
Apply Now