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Disney Entertainment KABC-TV Digital News Producer in Glendale, California
Digital News Producer, KABC-TV
ABC7, the Disney/ABC owned station in Los Angeles is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, tech-savvy, news junkie to join the Digital Team at our studios in Glendale. ABC7 covers the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities. ABC7 content ranges from news to weather, sports, traffic, and live video.
This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
Timely posting of breaking local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
Work with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate on-air and online news coverage
Execute special projects for various station departments, including sales, marketing and community affairs
Site troubleshooting and overall site maintenance reflective of the high editorial standards of ABC7 and abc7.com
Basic Qualifications
2 years of experience
Available to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Strong editorial skills, sharp news judgement and social media expertise
Excellent communication, writing, and copy-editing skills
Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a high pressure news environment
Capability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong computer skills, grasp of social media best practices, and basic Photoshop skills
Strong newsgathering abilities
Proficient in AP Style
Solid knowledge of basic HTML
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to shoot and edit video
Strong understanding of best practices for social media platforms
Working knowledge of digital metrics/analytics
Understands SEO best practices
Familiarity with Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere)
Required education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $71,012 to $112,500 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.
Job ID: 10108101
Location: Glendale,California
Job Posting Company: ABC Owned TV Stations
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.