Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Broadcast Journalism, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Detail Oriented, Help Desk, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, News Reporting, Order Supplies, Politics, Project/Program Management, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Team Player, Telephone Skills, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
What You Will Do
+ Learn the ABC Vote, AP, and SSRS applications.
+ Assist in ongoing, comprehensive testing of ABC News’ election computer systems to verify that we receive all data from our data providers, AP and SSRS, in real time and that it is accurately displayed in all areas. This includes polling and vote data at the state, CD, county and precinct levels, as well as election projections and delegate estimates.
+ Assist during rehearsals, trainings and on election nights to ensure everything runs efficiently.
+ On primary election nights, assist in the allocation of delegates based on an analysis of the vote.
+ Become one of the two-person team that staffs our Help Desk on Election Nights. This also includes answering questions from the news division, assisting correspondents and producers in the field, and getting them technical help, if necessary.
+ Assist in getting all elements of the D-Desk up and running for Election Nights.
+ Offer logistical and administrative support when needed, including answering phones, ordering supplies, booking travel.
Required Qualifications & Skills
+ Ability to work in a team environment.
+ 5 days in office.
+ Attention to detail.
+ Interest in politics a plus
+ Familiarity with excel spreadsheets and other applications.
+ Clear and effective written and communication skills
+ The ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
+ Works well under deadline pressure.
Education
+ Bachelor's Degree, attending university or equivalent experience
The pay rate for this role in Washington, D.C. is $25.96 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 ID: 10152751
Location: Washington,DC
Job Posting Company: ABC News
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