Producer, ABC News Live

Job Summary:

ABC News Live (ABCNL) is seeking strong candidates for the role of Producer, 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.  

In addition, as part of their duties, this role is responsible for live switching the channel. This position utilizes a TriCaster production switcher to strategically build and use a wide variety of macros that pull together mixed effects which make up various ”looks” for ABC News Live.  

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: 

• Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $108,500.00 to $145,500.00 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.