Job Summary:

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The Digital Journalist (DJ) will cover state and national politics, providing reporting and research across ABC News platforms, including television, digital, and radio. The DJ will be expected to assist in covering political news events and understand complex, evolving storylines, and be able to turn editorial notes quickly and efficiently. This is an off-air position.

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Responsibilities

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Original writing and reporting, including developing and maintaining sources
Generating enterprise story ideas, with an emphasis on exclusive reporting that funnels up
to various ABC News platforms
Reporting and publishing daily news stories for ABCNews.com
Conducting and coordinating research ahead of large-scale political events
Working with the Political Unit on coverage of major political events

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Minimum Qualifications

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Minimum of two years journalism experience and covering political news
Experience in original writing and reporting in a breaking-news setting
Sound news judgment and ability to find primary sources to produce daily story assignments, breaking news coverage and long-term futures reporting
Must be able to balance priorities, multiple projects, and tasks
Must be an effective communicator
Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and collaborate with other members of the Political Unit
Must be well organized and capable of coping with changing priorities and work requirements

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Preferred Qualifications

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Demonstrated sourcing strength in state/national politics, including a history of cultivating relationships with campaigns, operatives, elected officials, and political groups.
Experience breaking news that haves driven coverage at the state or national level
Strong understanding of polling, public opinion data, and election analytics

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About the company

Disney

Company overview

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment business spanning streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+), film and TV studios, consumer products, and theme parks and experiences. The company operates major brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, and ESPN. The company sells entertainment subscriptions and advertising, licenses characters and franchises, and runs destination businesses like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The company hires across creative production, technology, operations, hospitality, and corporate functions.

Locations and presence

The Walt Disney Company operates worldwide across studios, offices, and theme parks, with large hubs in the United States and meaningful footprints across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. The company’s on-site expectation varies widely by role, from fully on-site park and studio work to corporate roles that may be hybrid depending on the team and location.

Palpable Score

77.8

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The Walt Disney Company offers multiple real entry points for students and recent graduates, including the Disney College Program, paid professional internships, and structured rotational and leadership tracks. Early-career support is visible through formal learning sessions and education benefits, but hiring experiences and pay transparency vary by role and region, and broader business restructures can affect stability.

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