Media Manager & Non-Linear Editor (Temp) - WABC
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10146312 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Mar. 19, 2026Job Summary:
WABC-TV is seeking a Media Manager & non-linear editor eager to work in a fast-paced news environment. The role calls for preparing and managing video assets on a deadline for use in multiple newscasts. The ideal candidate will be able to edit and transfer video elements between systems and platforms in an efficient and high-quality manner. This employee will be technically astute in addition to being organized, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented. We are looking for a highly communicative person that can seamlessly manage tasks among producers, reporters and editors. This is a temporary role and the ideal candidate will have flexible availability to work early mornings, nights, overnights and weekends.
Required Skills:
- Proficient with non-linear desktop editing, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays.
- Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers
- Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience in a News environment a plus
Required Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience non-linear editing
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Dalet, Galaxy or similar content management systems
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Four-year degree
Background check clearance required. Applicants should also have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $40.00 to $55.00 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.