Production Associate – LA Bureau – ABC News

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ABC News as a Production Associate, where you will support the Assignment Desk in a fast-paced newsroom. This role involves assisting with research and logistics, coordinating segments, and ensuring news content is timely and accurate. If you're organized and passionate about journalism, apply today.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial incentives

Other benefits depending on position

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience working in a newsroom.
• Genuine interest in current events, journalism, and production.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support producers and correspondents on field assignments.
• Monitor video feeds and breaking news to enhance content quality.
• Log and transcribe video content for ABC News Digital.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Do you want to be part of the daily newsgathering operation of a 24/7 newsroom? ABC News is looking for a Production Associate to support the Assignment Desk in our Los Angeles Bureau. This role requires overnight and weekend availability.

Our Production Associates support daily newsgathering and broadcast operations by assisting producers and editorial teams with research, script formatting, video editing, and coordinating live and recorded segments. This role is essential in ensuring news content is accurate, timely, and visually compelling.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives under tight deadlines, and demonstrates a strong interest in current events and journalism. This position offers a foundational opportunity to contribute to impactful storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support producers and correspondents on field assignments by managing logistics, booking travel, and producing live shots for broadcasts including Good Morning America and World News Tonight.
• Monitor video feeds and breaking news across the News Division, making editorial calls to enhance content quality.
• Make and answer phone calls during breaking news, assisting with coordination and communication.
• Identify, research, and pitch compelling stories for news coverage across platforms.
• Log and transcribe video content and write stories for ABC News Digital platforms.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of one-year experience working in a newsroom
• Genuine interest in current events, journalism, and production.
• Excellent multi-tasker with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including extended hours, weekends, evenings, and overnights.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $53,300 to $71,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The actual offered salary will consider internal equity, candidate’s geographic region, knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be part of the compensation, along with medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position.

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