Job Posting Title:

Senior Producer, ABC News Live

Req ID:

10103005

Job Description:

ABC News Live has an opening for a Senior Producer who is extremely creative and has extensive experience in producing shows from planning to on-air execution. This role calls for someone who has a passion for storytelling and a desire to be at the forefront of streaming news.

Responsibilities:

Manage the rundown, making sure all parts of the show come togetherWrite key parts of shows while ensuring accuracy as the final copy editor on scriptsWork closely with production staff to ensure clean execution on-airWillingness to throw out the rundown for breaking newsAble work with on-air talent, both from a producing/writing in the control room perspectiveHave a strong grounding and appreciation for the 24/7 rhythm of newsOversee editorial staff for extended hours of on-air coverageProactively identify and address problems quickly, then independently create informed solutionsForm and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with people at various levels, both within ABC News and outside the company, when it comes to a variety of disciplines of business and production

Basic Qualifications:

Robust Line Producing skills a MUSTAll candidates should have extensive control room experience and excellent organizational skills and attention to detailA willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights and weekends and thrive under daily deadline pressuresA minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: broadcast, cable, major local news market, streaming newsKnowledge of iNews (or other similar producing software)

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree (TV/Film/Journalism or related field) or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

Please note that this position will be a weekday/weekend hybrid schedule. The position will still support the 5p show (4 days a week) and work one weekend day.

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 is $191,400 to $256,700 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 Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

ABC News Live

Primary Job Posting Category:

News Producing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-23