New Immigration Bill Seeks to Remove Green Card Backlogs

Washington DC: A recent bill that was introduced in the US House of Representatives by Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat-Illinois) and Larry Bucshon (Republican-Indiana), to ensure that the

United States is properly utilising the employment-based visas currently allocated each year under existing federal immigration law, is being welcomed by thousands of Indians working in America.

Job ID 10044976

The Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 legislation would give greater flexibility to use existing allotted work visas that employers desperately need, according to a press release from the office of Congressman Krishnamoorthi last week. Indians, as is well known, employed in the US on temporary

KTRK-TV, the Disney TV station located in Houston, TX seeks an experienced digital news content producer who can write, edit, and produce material for our digital, social, and connected TV platforms. You will work in a high-energy, non-stop news environment to help us cover breaking news and to create compelling content that our users will find valuable and engaging.

Curiosity, solid writing skills and willingness to learn are important. Some of the day-to-day duties include writing stories, producing breaking news, creating original videos, producing live streams, optimizing content for more reach and impact, and helping to manage content for social media and engage our audience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing content across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen and reflective of the diversity of our audience

• Writing stories from a variety of sources

• Owning breaking news and the big stories with speed and accuracy and growing new opportunities in our multi-media environment

• Ability to produce a variety of content for social platforms

• Collaborate with other content makers and newsroom leaders to maximize the sharing of our content in a multi-platform way

• Understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) and how to use data insights to make editorial decisions to best reach and increase our audience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a production or newsroom environment

• Background in journalism or related discipline

• Strong editorial skills, good news judgment and social media expertise

• Excellent communication and writing skills, as well as proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced news environment

• An understanding of social strategy and SEO with the desire to keep up with emerging platforms

• Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Proficient with AP style

• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop (or similar nonlinear editing programs)

• Must be flexible and willing to work mornings, evenings, and weekends and adaptable to change

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (related degree preferred in Journalism, TV/Production, etc.)

Interested candidates apply via Disneycareers.com, Job ID 10044976

About The Walt Disney Company: work permits such as H-1Bs face the longest delays in getting employment-based permanent residence visas or green cards because of the per country cap. If passed, the Eliminating Backlogs Act will benefit Indians employed in the US greatly.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 worldclass 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 KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

“Even as our country’s highskilled immigration system helps us draw top talent from around the world, current law caps the number of employment-based visas available based on workers’ coun-

try of origin, leaving thousands of visas that would otherwise help our economy unused. I’m proud to partner with Congressman Bucshon on this legislation to end country-based discrimination in high-skilled immigration to ensure we use every allotted visa to draw skilled workers from across the globe to help strengthen our economy and create jobs while we also continue to invest in our domestic workforce,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. -- ToI

The KTRK-TV Production Department is looking for a part time Associate Newscast Director who is a self-starter and works well with others and want to grow/develop their skills as a newscast director.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include but not be limited to, hand-held camera, Steadicam and DSLR operation, robotic camera operation, audio assistant and floor manager for live and recorded programming.

• Responsibilities may also include various production-related duties including Directing/Technical Directing shows in a unique array of automated production environments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge of basic studio and field production equipment operation, such as cameras, microphones, IFB’s, audio consoles and video switchers.

Required Qualifications:

• Min of 1 year experience in broadcast

• Qualified candidates must be able and willing to work flexible hours, early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Weekly work hours will vary.

• Applicants must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand on your feet for long periods of time.

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude is required as is the ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Directing and broadcast experience in a live Control Room environment is a plus.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma

Interested candidates apply via Disneycareers.com, Job ID 10043883

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.