Producer - , News Live

Job Description

ABC News Live (ABCNL) is seeking strong candidates for the role of Producer – Part Time, responsible for helping our 24/7 live channel. This position emphasizes storytelling and requires a strong understanding of the fast-paced nature of streaming news. The candidate will play a key role in working with ABC News Live leadership and Audience Development on programming strategy, scheduling and platform distribution.

Responsibilities:
The candidate should have strong experience in a newsroom/control-room environments, have an understanding of current events, be able to juggle multiple breaking news stories at once, as well as have a very strong understanding of all facets of live video production. In addition, the candidate will:
• Ensure Live Event Coordination with the News Services team and ABC News Live Editorial teams
• Build dynamic editorial headlines for side boxes in coordination with show editorial teams
• Manage Promo inventory by coordinating with relevant parties and ensuring that content stays up to date.
• Ensure taped content and programming running on ABC News Live is up to date and monitor and purge dated materials
• Assist in channel management by promo replacement, schedule adjustment, cut and adjust shows for length, off hour production
• Work with Super Desk to bring in/clear content during dynamic breaking news events
• Work with Audience Development, ABCNL and Product teams to update Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) when necessary.
• Help ensure Audience Development team has needed artwork for platform distribution
• Plan for future events including building relevant graphics for long tail events (trials, major hearings)
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of robust live video production experience. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, while thriving under daily deadline pressures.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 4 years' experience handling live video for news production.
• Master control and media management experience.
• Editing experience, including Avid, a plus.

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $78,663.00 to $105,415.00 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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