Production Associate, 20/20 Jobs

Do you have a passion for longform production, true crime mysteries and high-profile news stories? Do you have experience writing SEO-friendly headlines and managing social media accounts? ABC’s 20/20 is hiring a Production Associate to support show and digital producers. The ideal candidate will have an understanding how video production works and experience managing social media accounts and digital platforms. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing 20/20 social media accounts and engage with social audiences.
• Assist with research and fact checking.
• Gather video elements and graphics.
• Identify new social opportunities while partnering with show producers.
• Assist in development and implementation of a social media strategy to drive followers, engagement, and conversation across all social arms.
• Digitize video.
• Travel to field shoots/breaking news locations on short notice.
• Work closely with Legal, Rights and Clearances.
• Handle logistics for field shoots and interviews (schedule crews and locations).
• Produce engaging content, including text, graphics, and short-form video for digital platforms.
• Media management.
• Pitch story ideas and engage in story development.
• Book interviews with guests

Basic Qualifications:

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to edit videos quickly and under pressure, particularly with a sense for digital-friendly formats such as vertical video preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be conscientious, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Proficiency in all Windows/Outlook/One Drive functions.
• Ability to work well with others and perform duties under deadline in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in long-format production is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of online editing is preferred.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The hiring range for this position in New York is $46,640- $64,130. 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.

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.