About the Role
WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York City is seeking an aggressive, motivated and dedicated multi-skilled Newswriter/Producer who will help oversee all elements of a daily newscast. The ideal candidate can help build complicated, compelling, interesting newscasts in a highly competitive, high-pressure environment. They must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, writers, directors, and graphic artists. Candidates for this position should have strong writing skills and a solid understanding of how a story fits in a newscast.
This is a full-time staff position. This position will be covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.
COMPENSATION: $53.45 per hour
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (journalism, communication or related field preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of top market-producing experience at a local news station
About the Company
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