Producer - Part Time, ABC News Live

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.