Associate Producer, Live

Job Description

ABC News Live is seeking a New York-based Associate Producer to join its weekend and weekday teams. This role requires a candidate who can generate story ideas, source and edit video, exhibit sound news judgment, and thrive under tight deadlines. The Associate Producer will play a critical role in covering breaking news, keeping content fresh, and ensuring a high standard of quality across all segments and platforms. This position is 100% on-site in New York and requires weekend availability.

Responsibilities:
• Assist producers in gathering and editing video for breaking news coverage, live segments, VOs, VO/SOTs, and PKGs.
• Communicate effectively with on-air talent both in the studio and in the field, providing real-time updates and resolving issues as they arise.
• Pitch, research, and produce compelling stories and engaging guest segments.
• Work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced control room environment.
• Demonstrate initiative by producing content independently while also contributing collaboratively to the team.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a digital, streaming, or broadcast environment.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software.
• Familiarity with INews and the current digital live-streaming landscape.
• Strong video production skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, while thriving under daily deadline pressure.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in TV/Film/Journalism or a related field, or equivalent work 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 US 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 $59,100 to $81,100 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 ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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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