Are you an aspiring journalist ready to take your newsroom experience and skills to the next level? The ABC News Fellowship is a year-long rotational program designed to develop early career journalists and content creators from a diverse group of backgrounds. You will spend a year rotating through a series of ABC News shows and platforms while mastering the editorial, production, and newsgathering skills crucial to success in the competitive, fast-paced field of multiplatform journalism. These journalists will gain hands-on experience developing news stories, working on productions, writing, shooting, editing, refining research skills and developing content for all platforms. Additionally, each participant will have access to industry-leading professionals, as well as development and mentorship opportunities.Responsibilities
Research and gather video elements for shows and units across ABC News platforms.
Pitch and develop ideas for new stories, content, and formats to engage our audience.
Serve as shooter in the field or in the creative space as needed.
Identify and implement new technologies for visual storytelling.
Conduct thorough research, reporting, and editorial content management under tight deadline pressures.
Collaborate closely with the Legal department and Rights and Clearances team to ensure that all video, images, and audio content are cleared for broadcast.
Coordinate and organize field shoots.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum two years of relevant professional experience or equivalent educational graduate-level experience
Proven writing skills
Genuine interest in journalism, production and digital content
Possess outstanding news judgment, attention to detail and a keen understanding of news broadcasts and the digital space.
Candidates must have work authorization in the United States through 2024
Preferred Qualifications 
Ability to edit packages on AVID Newscutter
Ability to shoot on DV camera
Education 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
The base salary for this position in New York City is $64,350. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Location: New York,New YorkJob Posting Company: ABC NewsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
