ABC News: Senior Producer, ABC News Live (Freelance)

Line Producer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: ABC News

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Freelance

ABC News Live has an opening for a freelance Senior Producer who is extremely creative and has extensive experience in producing shows from planning to on-air execution. This role calls 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 throw out the rundown for breaking news
• Able work with on-air talent, both from a producing/writing in the control room perspective
• Have a strong grounding and appreciation for the 24/7 rhythm of news
• Oversee editorial staff for extended hours of on-air coverage
• Proactively identify and address problems quickly, then independently create informed solutions
• Form and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with people at various levels, both within ABC News and outside the company, when it comes to a variety of disciplines of business and production

Basic Qualifications

• 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 under daily deadline pressures
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: broadcast, cable, major local news market, streaming news.
• Knowledge of iNews (or other similar producing software)

Required Education

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

The hiring range for this position in New York City is $175,700 to $241,600 per year. 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.