Producer – ABC News Live (As-Needed) (Expression of Interest)

Disney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC News Live is seeking dynamic Producers for future opportunities in New York. You will oversee live and taped segments, edit packages, and write scripts while maintaining accuracy and journalistic integrity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in live news production, strong control room experience, advanced editing skills, and the ability to develop stories from concept to air under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing live news in a broadcast, cable, streaming, or digital newsroom environment.
• Strong control room producing experience and ability to lead coverage during breaking news.
• Advanced video editing skills and experience producing visual storytelling under tight deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and a strong understanding of journalistic standards and ethics.
• Proven ability to generate story ideas and execute coverage from planning through air.
• Strong television writing, copyediting, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize effectively in a high-pressure live-news environment.
• Experience collaborating with talent, correspondents, and cross-functional newsroom teams.
• Familiarity with iNews or comparable newsroom systems.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and breaking-news coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce live and taped segments for ABC News Live programming.
• Edit video packages, tape elements, and visual storytelling components using industry-standard editing tools.
• Write scripts, teases, banners, headlines, and anchor copy while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment to identify, develop, and prioritize stories across a fast-moving news cycle and track emerging stories throughout the day.
• Monitor breaking news and rapidly adjust rundowns and coverage plans as events unfold.
• Produce live interviews and breaking news events from the control room.
• Partner with directors, technical teams, and production crews to ensure seamless execution of live broadcasts.
• Source and evaluate video, graphics, and airworthy approved social content to enhance coverage and storytelling.

Skills

Live news production

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Story ideas generation

Television writing

Multitasking

Collaboration with talent

Control room experience

iNews familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Television Production, or related field

Tools

iNews

Job description

Producer – ABC News Live (As-Needed) (Expression of Interest)

Job ID 10165030 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Nov. 11, 2026

ABC News Live is seeking expressions of interest from dynamic, editorially strong, innovative Producers who may be interested in future opportunities with our 24/7 streaming news operation in New York. We are looking for skilled newsroom journalists with exceptional editorial judgment, strong video editing abilities, and demonstrated control room experience in a fast-paced live news environment.

The ideal candidate thrives under deadline pressure, is energized by breaking news, and has a passion for compelling storytelling. Candidates should be comfortable developing segments from concept to air, producing live coverage, collaborating with talent and correspondents, and making sound editorial decisions throughout the day.

What You May Do

• Produce live and taped segments for ABC News Live programming.
• Edit video packages, tape elements, and visual storytelling components using industry-standard editing tools.
• Write scripts, teases, banners, headlines, and anchor copy while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment to identify, develop, and prioritize stories across a fast-moving news cycle and track emerging stories throughout the day.
• Monitor breaking news and rapidly adjust rundowns and coverage plans as events unfold.
• Produce live interviews and breaking news events from the control room.
• Partner with directors, technical teams, and production crews to ensure seamless execution of live broadcasts.
• Source and evaluate video, graphics, and airworthy approved social content to enhance coverage and storytelling.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing live news in a broadcast, cable, streaming, or digital newsroom environment.
• Strong control room producing experience and demonstrated ability to lead coverage during breaking news.
• Advanced video editing skills and experience producing visual storytelling under tight deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and a strong understanding of journalistic standards and ethics.
• Proven ability to generate story ideas and execute coverage from planning through air.
• Strong television writing, copyediting, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize effectively in a high-pressure live-news environment.
• Experience collaborating with talent, correspondents, and cross-functional newsroom teams.
• Familiarity with iNews or comparable newsroom systems.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and breaking-news coverage as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing live streaming news programming.
• Experience covering major breaking news and special events.
• Knowledge of audience trends and digital news consumption habits.
• Experience working across multiple platforms and formats.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Television Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $400.00 per day. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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