Job Summary:

KABC/ABC7, the Disney/ABC owned station in Los Angeles is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, tech-savvy, news junkie to join the Digital Team in a temporary role at our studios in Glendale. ABC7 covers the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities. ABC7 content ranges from news to weather, sports, traffic, and live video.  Candidate must be able to write and publish in Spanish, as this role will focus primarily on ABC7.com/Espanol.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

Translate and post local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social mediaAccurately translate ABC7 news reports from English to Spanish.Collaborate with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate on-air and online news coverageExecute special projects for various station departments, including sales, marketing and community affairsTimely posting of breaking local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media

Basic Qualifications

2 years of experienceMust be able to translate, write, and publish in English and Spanish.Available to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidaysStrong editorial skills and sharp news judgement Excellent communication, writing, and copy-editing skillsProven ability to multitask and thrive in a high pressure news environmentCapability to work both independently and as part of a teamStrong newsgathering abilitiesProficient in AP StyleSolid knowledge of basic HTML

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of best practices for social media platformsWorking knowledge of digital metrics/analyticsUnderstands SEO best practicesAbility to shoot and edit videoFamiliarity with Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere)

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $34.15 per hour. 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.