Research and Archival Content Specialist (ABC News)

Job ID 10131025 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Sep. 09, 2025

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Job Summary:

Join a small dynamic team and work with some of the most dedicated people in the footage licensing industry as our Research and Content Specialist.

The position will report into the Director of ABC NEWS VideoSource. VideoSource is the content licensing division of ABC NEWS.

This position requires a highly organized team player who will interact with outside clients, R&C and the VideoSource staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

The Research and Archival Content Specialist is responsible for managing the asset retrieval process for all third parties creating productions owned by ABC NEWS
Responsible for the research process which includes finding suitable ABC NEWS content in our proprietary database and communicating results to our clients
This professional will liaise with outside production companies hired by ABC to produce content from the ABC library
Manage delivery workflow for all screening and master files
Record and catalog each asset delivered for future review
Coordinate and perform various administrative tasks in connection with this position

Basic Qualifications:

At least 3+ years of footage research experience
Must have understanding of news footage and the creative process behind footage selection
Must possess a basic understanding of copyright, intellectual property and rights of privacy
Strong customer-facing project management experience
Proven ability to manage several large multiple scale projects on time and in scope without supervision
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, Avid, NCS and Galaxy (will train)

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $61,400 to $82,400 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.

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About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

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