CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC stations owned by Disney Entertainment excel in delivering local news and information across various platforms. ABC7/WLS-TV in Chicago stands out as the primary source for local news and the most-watched TV station in the city. Boasting highly-rated daily newscasts over many years and the largest social media following in the region, with over 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News covers breaking news, investigative reports, weather, politics, traffic, and sports across multiple platforms for audiences in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and northwest Indiana. ABC 7 Chicago is currently looking to hire a proactive, independent Desk Assistant who can identify compelling news stories and knows how to present them effectively on all platforms.
Responsibilities:
– Recognizes a news story and exercises good judgment in bringing it to our audiences on all platforms.
– Makes phone calls, monitors social media, and dispatches crews for news stories.
– Communicates new information to the editorial team in a timely manner.
– Conducts and logs Zoom interviews.
Basic Qualifications:
– Minimum of one year of television production experience, either in a college or professional newsroom.
– Team player who works well under deadline pressure and is comfortable juggling multiple duties.
– Must understand and adhere to all journalistic standards when developing stories for all ABC7 Chicago platforms.
– Must be an excellent communicator.
– Must understand how to leverage social media as a news gathering tool.
Preferred Qualifications:
Newsroom experience is strongly preferred
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
College degree
Additional Information:
– This position is covered under the NABET-CWA / ABC Master Agreement.
– This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
– Reporting Location – Chicago, IL
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the following link: [link to job posting]. You can search for Job ID: 10123213 or directly access the application via this link: [direct link to application].
The hourly pay rate for this role in Chicago, IL is $17.025, in accordance with the pay scale outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The actual base pay offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, job-related expertise, skills, and experience, among other factors. The compensation package may include various benefits like medical, financial, and others, depending on the level and nature of the position. For more information on the benefits provided, please refer to our benefits page: [link to benefits information].
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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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 WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
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