WABC Part Time NABET Desk Assistant - Temporary

Job Posting Title: WABC Part Time NABET Desk Assistant - Temporary Req ID: 10102087 Job Description: Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news 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 is seeking a Desk Assistant 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. This is a temporary part-time position with an estimated duration of three months. This position is covered under the NABET-CWA / ABC Master Agreement. Responsibilities: Support the assignment desk, following up on tips or leads, answering phones, making calls as needed Set 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 pay rate for this NABET role in New York is $21.57 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. Job Posting Segment: Disney Networks Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Networks All Primary Job Posting Category: Other Employment Type: Part time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-09-25 Learn more about us

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