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ABC News is looking for an Assignment Editor to support the New York Assignment Desk temporarily for 6-7 months. The Assignment Desk is staffed by Assignment Editors in New York 24/7, and some duties may vary depending on one’s shift and area of concentration. This role is covered by the Writer’s Guild of America – ABC collective bargaining agreement.

The person in this role will regularly work overnights and weekends to support both weekend and weekday coverage for all shows and platforms, including Good Morning America. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Newsgathering and work closely with a team of Assignment Editors to perform the following job responsibilities:

Coordinate coverage of breaking and ongoing news stories and assign appropriate newsgathering staff to cover those stories, including correspondents, producers, digital journalists and others.

Work directly with all programs and platforms to ensure that their assigned staff are collaborating effectively with newsgathering staff.

Collaborate with shows and platforms to identify and pitch interesting local and regional stories, and work with the Logistics desk to ensure the operational, technical and ENG needs of the field teams are being met.

Find unique and forward-looking story ideas for all broadcasts and platforms; serve as an advocate for stories and staff.

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Minimum 3 years of work experience in a newsroom

Digital Newsgathering skills

Strong editorial background

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities concurrently

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3-5 years of experience

Ability to speak multiple languages a plus

Familiarity with broadcast and platforms

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BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $23.68 to $53.36 per hour. The base pay actually offered follows the minimum wage from the pay scale agreed upon in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Job ID: 10042886

Location: New York,New York

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Assignment Editors work directly with all ABC News shows, platforms and units to ensure effective newsgathering collaboration. AE's also take a proactive role in identifying and advocating for stories on broadcast and digital shows. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Include: • Coordinating coverage of breaking and ongoing news stories across the ABC News division • Assigning appropriate newsgathering staff to cover those stories, including correspondents, producers and digital journalists. • Working with the Logistics Desk to ensure the operational, technical and ENG needs of the field teams are being met. • Depending on one's shift and area of concentration, there are specific duties that are unique to individual Assignment Editors. Basic Qualifications: • Strong editorial background with a skill for finding unique and forward-looking stories. • Excellent written and verbal communication, management potential, ability to multi-task and prioritize. • Must be willing to work various shifts in a 24/7 newsroom. • Fluency in Social Media. • Minimum 3 years work experience. • Keen interest in wide range of current events. Preferred Qualifications: • 3 plus years of experience in broadcast or digital newsroom • Video shooting/editing skills • Additional languages Required Education • Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent in experience This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.

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