Production Associate, ABC News Studios Job at ABC News, New York, NY

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  • ABC News
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Summary:

ABC News Studios is seeking a highly organized, editorially curious Production Associate to support premium long-form storytelling across documentaries, narrative non-fiction, and news specials. This role is critical to the day-to-day execution of projects—supporting productions from development through post-production while maintaining flexibility to pivot to breaking-news features when needed.

ABC News Studios is the long-form, non-fiction production arm of ABC News, producing acclaimed content for Hulu, ABC Network, Disney+, and National Geographic. Our teams are driven by journalistic integrity, creative ambition, and a passion for impactful storytelling.

What You Will Do

  • Support large-scale, long-form productions across all stages of development, production, and post-production under tight deadlines

  • Coordinate and organize field shoots, including logistics, schedules, media management, and reporting needs

  • Research, log, and manage video, audio, stills, and editorial content for multiple concurrent projects

  • Create and maintain organizational systems to support long-term productions and evolving editorial needs

  • Work closely with producers, editors, and senior production staff to ensure projects move forward efficiently

  • Assist editors directly by preparing materials, tracking media, and supporting post-production workflows

  • Contribute story ideas and assist with narrative development for long-form and breaking-news features

  • Multitask effectively while adapting to rapidly changing priorities and production demands

  • Support supplemental shooting as needed to enhance ongoing productions

  • Work flexible hours, including weekends, in response to breaking news and production schedules

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a newsroom, production, or documentary environment

  • Demonstrated ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced, editorially driven setting

  • Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Prior experience supporting news or documentary productions

  • Working knowledge of newsroom and production tools such as Galaxy and Concur

  • Familiarity with archival research, digital resources, and media management systems

  • Knowledge of ABC News content, platforms, and the evolving streaming landscape

Required Education

  • BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $56,580 to $75,900 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. 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.

Job Tags

Flexible hours

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