Production Associate, Abc Jobs

ABC News' acclaimed late-night television news program, Nightline, is currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Production Associate to join our team. As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in the creation of compelling news stories with a magazine-style approach. If you thrive on the adrenaline rush of capturing breaking news while incorporating engaging storytelling techniques, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Work with legal team to ensure compliance with licensing and clearance requirements for all media assets used in production, including footage, images, music, and other copyrighted materials.
• Organize and manage media assets, including video files, images, and audio recordings, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval for production purposes.
• Assist with video editing tasks, including assembling footage, cutting and trimming clips, and incorporating graphics.
• Pitching and researching story ideas for Nightline and Impact
• Retrieve relevant archival footage from the extensive ABC News library to support current news stories and enhance their context.
• Conduct thorough fact-checking and verification of information presented in news stories to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Efficiently and accurately log video footage.
• Collaborate with the graphics team to develop visually appealing and informative on-screen graphics.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Previous experience in a production-related role, preferably within a news environment.
• Proficiency in video logging and editing software. (Knowledge of Avid is a plus)
• Excellent research skills and the ability to fact-check information to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing news priorities and work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Education:

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

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $46,600 to $75,800 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.

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.