ABC7 Chicago Job: Desk Assistant
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Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are leaders in local news and information across multiple platforms. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago stands as the number one local news source and the most-watched TV station in Chicago. Known for decades of top-rated daily newscasts and boasting the largest social media presence in the market with over 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News delivers breaking news, investigative reports, weather updates, politics, traffic, and sports to Chicago, its suburbs, and northwest Indiana across various platforms. ABC 7 Chicago is looking for an assertive, independent Desk Assistant who can spot a strong news story and knows how to deliver it to audiences across all channels.

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

To apply, please visit our careers page and search for Job ID: 10123213 or use the link: https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/chicago/desk-assistant-wls/391/82131218752

The position in Chicago, IL offers a pay rate of $17.025 per hour, adhering to the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s pay scale. The actual base pay offered can vary based on the candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other considerations. Some benefits may be included in the compensation package, such as medical, financial, or additional benefits, depending on the level and role offered. For more information about our benefits, please visit the benefits section.

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.

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 WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications:

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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