Newscast Correspondent, ABC News Radio

Job ID 10109663 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Dec. 27, 2024

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Job Summary:

ABC News Radio, America's premier source of audio news, invites you to become an integral part of our dedicated, collaborative, and award-winning team. We are seeking a Newscast Correspondent who embodies our passion for journalism and commitment to creative storytelling.

As a part of our network that serves more than 1600 affiliates, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage with a vast audience, helping to shape public discourse and contribute to our nation's understanding of pivotal events and issues.

Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Newscast Correspondent will showcase ABC News’ up to minute reporting by writing and delivering a compelling, crisp, and sound-rich show at the top and bottom of every hour. This versatile role encompasses broadcasting Special Reports, reporting breaking news or special events live coverage, Two-Ways with affiliates, and other Special Programming.

Responsibilities:

Write and deliver an hourly 5-minute newscasts and one-minute brief every hour.
Participate in special coverage as necessary
Write and record reporter pieces for use by affiliates and in later newscasts
Actively participate in editorial meetings and in the newsroom, pitching stories and coverage ideas
Show flexibility in working schedules, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excel as a team player, ready to support and lead as necessary.
Uphold the highest level of ethics and journalistic standards in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be resourceful and adaptable, equally proficient in field and studio environments, and capable of reporting with ease. An ability to swiftly and concisely make complex topics accessible to all audiences is essential, as is enthusiasm for covering a wide range of stories, from breaking news and features to long-form pieces.

Minimum of 5 years of on-air broadcast experience, ideally in a major market or at a network level.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom
Extensive experience with live reporting, both on location and remotely.
Exceptional storytelling skills across formats and platforms.
Outstanding news judgment.
High emotional intelligence coupled with confidence to ensure a productive and positive work environment.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View”. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.

The pay for this role in New York, NY is $104,802 which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About ABC News:

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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

American Broadcasting Companies, 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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