Producer / Reporter, Political Unit
Disney ABC Television Group
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Producer/Reporter, Political Unit (Project Hire)
Job Summary:
ABC NEWS WASHINGTON is hiring a PRODUCER/REPORTER in the POLITICAL UNIT.
This is a Project position and employment will continue on this Project (at the company's sole discretion), and in no event shall extend past the completion of the Project.
Responsibilities:
The producer/reporter will report political stories for all ABC News platforms, including digital, television, and radio. The person will be responsible for original reporting, including developing and maintaining sources. The ideal candidate is a digitally savvy journalist who can work quickly and smartly in a highly competitive, digital-first environment to generate story ideas and pitches, maintain and oversee databases, and work with internal and external partners on political research projects. Familiarity with ABC News platforms, an ability to communicate well with correspondents and senior editorial leaders, and experience turning fast copy on various platforms are musts in this job. Flexibility in terms of hours and assignments is critical, and some travel should be expected.
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years journalism experience in a news environment with extensive writing, reporting, and/or producing is required. Candidate must have superior news judgment and a proven ability to find and develop primary sources to identify and follow stories, including breaking and long-term futures reporting. Significant political and/or government reporting experience for digital is highly desirable.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
About Disney ABC Television Group:
Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, DATG includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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.
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