Job Requirements

The Production Associate (PA) plays a critical support role within the newsroom, assisting producers, correspondents, and editorial teams in the execution of daily news coverage and breaking news operations. This position serves as an entry point into the news production process, providing operational, logistical, and editorial support to ensure timely and accurate storytelling across platforms.

The Production Associate monitors incoming news and video feeds, supports assignment logistics, coordinates communications across internal and external partners, and assists with the operational needs of both planned and breaking news coverage. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about current events, journalism, and news production. This role offers a foundational opportunity to contribute to impactful storytelling while developing a broad understanding of newsroom operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support producers and correspondents with assignment logistics, including travel bookings, scheduling, credentialing, and other administrative coordination.
• Assist with daily newsroom operations and provide support during planned coverage and breaking news events.
• Monitor video feeds, news wires, social platforms, and other sources to track developing stories and breaking news coverage.
• Coordinate and communicate information across ABC News platforms, News Services clients, and owned and affiliated stations through Teams, phone, and email.
• Support newsroom teams by gathering information, organizing materials, and facilitating communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of current events and assist in identifying and escalating important developments to editorial teams.
• Help ensure operational readiness and provide coverage support as newsroom priorities shift throughout the day.
• Perform additional production and operational duties as assigned to support news gathering and content production.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a newsroom or news-related environment.
• Genuine interest in current events, journalism, and news production.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with common business and communication tools, including Microsoft Teams, email, and other newsroom systems.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, holidays, and extended hours as news coverage demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong news judgment and curiosity about local, national, and international events.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during breaking news situations.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team needs across multiple functions.
• Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities to assist newsroom operations.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic 24/7 news environment.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Planning
• Adaptability
• Multitasking
• News Awareness and Curiosity
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Accountability

Required Education:

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

PAY TRANSPARENCY

he hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $57,400 to $77,000 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.

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

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