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.
