Production Associate, ABC News Live - Washington, DC, USA

Job Posting Title:

Production Associate, ABC News Live

Req ID:

10092802

Job Description:

Are you passionate about video production, storytelling, and staying informed about current events? ABC News Live is seeking a Production Associate to join our DC Bureau. If you have experience in shooting video, an eye for compelling visuals, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, we would love to meet you!

What You Will Do:

• Pitch, write, produce, shoot, and travel to various locations to capture video content for enterprise stories.
• Assist correspondents, producers, and crews during on-location filming.
• Create engaging graphics to enhance storytelling.
• Select video and sound elements for on-air stories.
• Scout locations for video shoots.
• Print and distribute scripts to producers and anchors.
• Conduct thorough fact-checking for accuracy.
• Log video footage.
• Multi-task effectively during breaking news situations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one-year working in a newsroom/production environment
• Experience shooting video.
• Willing to work flexible hours including, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel with little notice during breaking news.
• Familiarity with media management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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 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 Washington DC is $52,400- $70,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-12