General Assignment Reporter, WLS-TV

Job ID 10099466 Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Sep. 13, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, is seeking a dynamic and energetic General Assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and ethical journalist committed to reporting the facts with the utmost integrity. We are looking for a standout colleague, a compelling storyteller, and someone who can authentically engage with a diverse audience. This role requires a deep understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility that journalists have within the communities they serve. The position primarily covers the morning daypart.

Responsibilities:

Exhibit exceptional reporting, writing, and interviewing skills.
Source and generate impactful stories by leveraging critical relationships with local newsmakers.
Report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms, including digital and social media, under tight deadlines.
Actively utilize social media for both news gathering and promotion.
Demonstrate the ability to engage and move an audience between linear and digital platforms.
Show a strong commitment to the community by representing the station and participating in various community events.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a large market.
Ability to gather and present news accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proven expertise in reporting, writing, and interviewing.
Ability to develop sources and produce enterprise stories.
Solid understanding of digital platforms and experience with social media.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in shooting and editing video content.
Familiarity with the Chicagoland area.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably with a focus on journalism or a related field.

Additional Information:

This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. This is an on-site role, requiring the employee to work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 Disney Entertainment Television.

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.

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