Description
ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking multi-skilled general assignment reporters on an as-needed basis. Successful candidates will play an integral role in covering the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact our local communities.
The ideal candidate must be a strong journalist, storyteller and content creator for all platforms, and know how to present active and engaging live shots.
Responsibilities:
- Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
- Collaborate on content and handle live breaking news in the field or studio.
Basic Qualifications:
- Multiple market experience.
- Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly.
- Must be collaborative on content and new ideas and comfortable handling live breaking news in the field or studio.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule that can include early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
- Must work well under deadline pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Premiere.
- Experience shooting with a phone or small camera.
- Previous local news anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience.
- Previous local news weather forecasting and anchoring experience a plus.
- Bilingual preferred.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $47.75 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the SAG-AFTRA 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.