Job Description

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about capturing the essence of human stories through interviews and B-roll footage? Do you thrive on crafting narratives that resonate with audiences, and are you always eager to refresh those stories with the latest updates? If so, we want you to bring your unique perspective to ABC News Live as our newest Associate Producer! In this role, you'll be instrumental in generating fresh story concepts, conducting engaging sit-down and documentary style interviews, and sourcing compelling video content—all while navigating fast-paced deadlines. We're seeking someone who is adaptable and ready to work flexible hours, including mornings, overnights, and weekends. Join us in bringing the news to life in a dynamic and impactful way!

Responsibilities:

• Pitching, developing, and producing a variety of stories. 
• Go into the field and film short and longform stories for broadcast with a focus on creative visual storytelling. 
• Collaborate with film crews in the field and shoot A & B cam on original stories.
• Proactively work to coordinate field shoots and assist in the scripting and editing of stories.
• Able to work with on-air talent, from a field producing/writing perspective. 
• Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced control room as needed. 
• Show initiative to pitch & produce content while also working collaboratively as a team. 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of production experience in digital, streaming, or broadcast settings.
• Proficiency in shooting video and managing video production in high-pressure environments.
• Knowledge of the current digital live streaming landscape.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, and excel under tight daily deadlines .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience filming both short and long-form stories.

Education 

• BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience. 

ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View”. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $57,900 to $77,500 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.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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