Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV

Thursday, October 03, 2013

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Find out about Employment Opportunities at WABC-TV.

Freelance Writer / Producer / Editor
WABC-TV seeks a freelance writer/producer/editor for its Creative Services Department. We need an imaginative preditor who has experience turning daily news topicals into top-notch creative.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conceptualize, write and edit high-end promos for News and Programming.
2. Work alongside a team of producers to create audio/visual promotional content.
3. Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, creative environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have experience in writing television news promotion.
2. Must have in-depth knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Avid
3. Basic After Effects or Motion skills necessary
4. Extensive experience working with news staff to take daily news stories and turn them into compelling promos
5. Experience with lighting and shooting is a plus
6. Ability to learn and adjust to new television and web technology.
7. A team player with a professional, positive, outgoing personality who takes initiative without supervision to improve on-air production.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume, cover letter, reel (e -link) to wabcjobs@abc.com.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. WABC-TV, an owned station of ABC, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Freelance Digital / Web Producer
WABC-TV is looking for a Digital Producer. Candidate is a self-motivated, team player who is able to generate ideas and exercise good judgment. He or she would be flexible, resourceful, and have strong organizational/time management skills with a desire to grow technically.

Responsibilities include: producing written copy, video and pictures, and managing placement of content on multiple platforms while growing audience engagement and interaction on television and online. Strong knowledge of web content management systems, and Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Working with social networks to create campaigns, create status updates for local stations and provide pictures to help promote the show on other channels. Create contests, generate ideas and web designs for web contests for the show. Basic Qualifications: At least 2 years of website/social media experience. Television production experience is helpful.

Technical Skills
-Understanding/Experience using a Content Management Systems
-Photoshop
-Final Cut Pro preferred
-Social Networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus)
-Experience building templates/sapplets
-Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Wordpress

Non-Technical Skills:
-Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
-Deep Passion for entertainment news and social media
-Familiarity with web analytics tools and concepts
-Adherence to the highest standards of journalism

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism and/or Public Relations

To Apply: Please log on to:
www.disneycareers.com and search for Requisition ID#134782. Please also send a copy of your resume.

Freelance Digital Assistant
WABC-TV is looking for a Digital Producer. Candidate is a self-motivated, team player, who is able to generate ideas and exercise good judgment. He or she would be flexible, resourceful, and have strong organizational/time management skills with a strong desire to grow technically.

Responsibilities - Knowledge of web content management systems, and Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Help in creating campaigns with social networks, help verbalize status updates for local stations and provide pictures to help promote the show on other channels. Aid in creating contests, generate ideas and web designs for web contests for the show.

Basic Qualifications: At least 1 year of website/social media experience. Television production experience is helpful.

Technical Skills:
-Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
-Photoshop
-Final Cut Pro knowledge helpful
-Social Networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus)

Non-Technical Skills:
-Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
-Deep Passion for entertainment news and social media
-Adherence to the highest standards of journalism

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism and/or Public Relations

To Apply:
Please log on to: www.disneycareers.com and search for Requisition ID#134783. Please also send a copy of your resume.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. WABC-TV, an owned station of ABC, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at wabcjobs@abc.com.

Freelance Ignite Director
WABC-TV in New York City is looking for a Freelance Ignite Director. The ideal candidate should have working experience with the Grass Valley Ignite system, the ability to work well under pressure, and exceptional organizational skills. Prior experience with ENPS and Vertigo is preferred. Must be available to work all shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. This is a DGA represented position.

Please send resumes to: Renee Washington, Executive Producer, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023 or email to Tamara.R.Washington@abc.com. No phone calls, please. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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