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The Walt Disney Company · 2 months ago

KABC News Assistant - Part Time

The Walt Disney Company is seeking News Assistants for part-time employment within the news department at ABC7 Los Angeles. This entry-level position supports the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for Eyewitness News.

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Responsibilities

Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc
Pulling file video for reporters and newscasts
Updating, printing and delivering scripts to talent for newscasts
Logging video for news conferences, awards shows, pursuits, etc
Supporting the assignment desk, following up on tips or leads, answering phones, making calls as needed
Setting up and recording zoom interviews
Assist Digital team with clipping video from newscasts for website
Provide additional newsroom support and handle duties as assigned
Provide support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc

Qualification

Social media proficiencyDeadline managementNewsroom experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be able to work a minimum 3 days a week
Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc. to help research stories
Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines required
Minimum of one year prior experience, either through an internship or college newsroom
College degree or current college attendance required (senior year preferred)

Preferred

Prior newsroom internship experience or college newsroom experience

Benefits

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.

H1B Sponsorship

The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11B
Key Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Iger
CEO
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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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