Senior Producer, ABC News Live

This is a Full Time Job


ABC News Live is hiring a Senior Producer. Are you creative and have extensive experience in producing shows from planning to on-air execution? Our dedicated team is looking for someone who has a passion for storytelling and a desire to be at the forefront of streaming news. This position is 100% in office.

What You Will Do:

Join our team and bring a strong grounding and appreciation for the 24/7 rhythm of news.
• Responsible for the rundown, making sure all parts of the show come together
• Write key parts of shows while ensuring accuracy as the final copy editor on scripts
• Work closely with production staff to ensure clean execution on-air
• Willingness to revamp a show for breaking news
• Able work with on-air talent, both from a producing/writing in the control room perspective
• Lead editorial staff for extended hours of on-air coverage
• Proactively identify and address problems quickly, then independently implement informed solutions
• Form and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with people at various levels, both within ABC News and outside the company, when it comes to varied areas of business and production

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Robust Line Producing skills a MUST.
• All candidates should have extensive control room experience and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to develop story ideas as well as strong writing skills
• A willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights and weekends and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability with a minimum of 8 years experience in one or more of the following areas: broadcast, cable, major local news market, streaming news.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of iNews (or other similar producing software)

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 is $184,000- $253,000 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.