Correspondent (FTC - 6 months)

Job Posting Title:
Correspondent (FTC - 6 months)

Req ID:
10161279

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The  Correspondent  role is responsible for reporting and writing news stories for broadcast. As a frontline member of the newsgathering team, the Correspondent plays a vital role in delivering timely, accurate, and engaging content. This position contributes to the organisation by covering events, conducting research and interviews, and ensuring that all reporting aligns with editorial standards and company policies.

What will you do

- Report and write news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

- Review and correct content for grammar, punctuation, and editorial style

- Gather information through research, interviews, and attendance at relevant events

- Evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas and discuss priorities with editors

- Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations using appropriate equipment

- Edit or assist in editing video content for broadcast

- Investigate breaking news developments including disasters, crimes, and human interest stories

- Ensure all reporting complies with journalistic ethics and legal standards

- Maintain accurate records of reporting activities and expenses

- Ensure all digital activities reflect Disney’s values: Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Inclusion

Required Qualifications & Skills

Essential

- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Journalism, Communication Studies, or Social Sciences

- Comprehensive knowledge of current affairs and politics

- Strong command of language and grammar

- Ability to manage time and resources effectively

- Capacity to work under pressure and during crisis situations

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

- Experience in field reporting or broadcast journalism

- Familiarity with video editing tools and remote transmission equipment

- Multilingual proficiency is a plus

What you need to know

- May require travel and field reporting under varying conditions

- Must adhere to company codes of conduct and compliance policies

The Perks

·       25 days annual leave

·       Private medical insurance & dental care

·       Complimentary admission to eligible Disney Theme Parks, giving you the opportunity to experience the magic we create and make memories of your own. Admission is subject to availability, capacity restrictions, applicable rules, block-out dates, and eligibility requirements.

·       Access to a wide range of Disney discounts on Disney merchandise, Disney Food & Beverage, Disney Resort Hotels, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, and more. Offerings are subject to availability and may be seasonal, and subject to applicable rules, restrictions, and eligibility requirements.

·       Excellent parental and guardian leave

·       Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:
ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:
Foreign Bureaus

Primary Job Posting Category:
Talent

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-10-05