Attorney

Job ID 10123342 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

Job Summary:

Disney Legal is seeking an Attorney to serve as a supporting lawyer within the breaking news group on The News and Regulatory team that provides legal advice and support to ABC News, the ABC owned television stations, ABC local and network political advertising sales, and the ABC scripted and unscripted Broadcast Standards & Practices groups. The group handles a wide range of matters, including editorial and newsgathering issues involved in the preparation and distribution of national and local news programming (e.g. libel, privacy, trespass, surreptitious recording, subpoenas, fair use/copyright); FCC regulatory issues (e.g. licensing, children’s programming, political and issue advertising, indecency, sponsor ID’s, FCC EEO requirements, issues/programs reports, closed captioning); and sweepstakes/contests/promotions.

Responsibilities

• Vetting news materials and advising journalist clients for ABC News broadcast programming and digital content, including overnight news, digital platforms, long-form programs, ABCNews Live, and the World News Tonight and Good Morning America programs.
• Assist in reviewing and vetting political and issue advertising.
• Handling third party subpoenas seeking published and unpublished news information and/or witness testimony.
• Researching and resolving copyright and other claims and/or other inquiries regarding news materials, as necessary.
• Providing vacation coverage for other lawyers in the group, which may involve working on nights or weekends.
• Interpreting existing group and ABC News policies and supporting the objectives articulated by higher level lawyers in the group and the Disney Legal Department generally.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organization and time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and quickly assess priorities and adjust workload accordingly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to identify and analyze legal issues and propose solutions and strategies for resolution.
• Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including a healthy sense of humor.
• The ability to work collegially and expertly with clients at all levels from production assistant to executive producer and Disney Legal colleagues.
• At least two years of experience as an attorney

Preferred Qualifications

• Media, production and/or FCC communications law experience
• Journalism background or strong interest in news and current events

Education

• JD or equivalent
• Admission to New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

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The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $123,600 to $159,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. 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.

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