Producer/Segment Producer, Abc News Live (Freelance)

ABC News Live is looking for a freelance Segment Producer. The ideal candidate should be able to research, write, and produce high quality interview segments in a fast-paced environment. This role is best suited for someone who will offer creative and innovative ideas for better story-telling as well as having the ability to work under deadline. This position is 100% in office.

Responsibilities:

• Possess a strong understanding of the digital landscape and evolving technologies is preferred. Control room experience a plus.
• Implements best practices and workflows to maximize efficiency and accuracy in the editorial process
• Resourcefulness when looking for images and video is a MUST.
• Supports a positive work environment
• Knowledge of current events and the ability to write short VO’s for headlines.
• Research, write and produce interview segments and anchor scripts with advanced speed.
• Assists in reviewing copy for compliance with brand, policies, style, and tone

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of iNews (or other similar producing software).
• Extensive experience producing segments
• A willingness to work extended shifts and thrive under daily deadline pressures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to edit and write under tight deadlines
• Minimum five years’ experience writing and producing broadcast or digital content in one or more of the following areas: broadcast, cable, major local news market, streaming news.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree (TV/Film/Journalism or related field) or equivalent work 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 New York City is $82,400 to $113,300 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.