Job Posting Title:

• WABC Newscast Producer
• Daily Hire

Req ID:

10146239

Job Description:

The Disney-owned station WABC in New York City is looking for an experienced Newscast Producer with the ability to connect with our audience. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist and communicator who will oversee all elements of daily newscasts. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, writers, directors, anchors, reporters, graphic artists, and other newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve. This team member will produce for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York City is seeking an aggressive, motivated, and dedicated Newscast Producer who will oversee all elements of a daily newscast. Our newscast producer must produce complex, compelling, engaging newscasts in a highly competitive, high-pressure environment. A successful candidate must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, directors, and graphic artists. Candidates for this position should have a passion for producing, writing, and delivering news, highlights, and features in a creative manner.

Daily Hire is an employee hired to work on a daily basis with no requirement of a regular schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast

• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis

• Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows

• Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day

• Write clear and compelling broadcast copy

• Execute last-minute changes in high-pressure situations

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience producing at a local news station

• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change

Required Education:

• High school degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field

The pay rate for this role in New York is $53.60 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Networks All:

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-18