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SalaryABC News is seeking strong candidates for the role of Live Operations Producer. The role is responsible for weaving together raw live events, control room produced shows, as well as taped content for "ABC News Live," our 24/7 live streaming channel. The Live Operations Producer works directly with the Line Producers to make minute-by-minute decisions to provide breaking news and great storytelling to our "ABC News Live" audience. This person will be overseeing 2-5 people at one time and will need to manage the production and distribution of on-air elements to provide a smooth, seamless experience for our viewers. Additionally, the person will lead the handing-off of control of "ABC News Live" to various control rooms for regularly-scheduled, hourly anchored coverage and/or for live analysis following the conclusion of a live event.
The candidate should have strong experience in a newsroom/control-room environments, have an understanding of current events, be able to juggle multiple breaking news stories at once, as well as have a very strong understanding of all facets of live video production. The candidate should also have experience with the minute-by-minute nature of live breaking news, be able to prepare for multiple possible scenarios/plans and react immediately to unexpected technical or editorial occurrences that derail those plans.
This role is a hybrid on-site/WFH position.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of robust live video production experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years experience handling live video for news production.
- Master control and media management experience.
- Newsgathering and/or news production experience.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in New York is $104,160.00 to $143,220.00 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.
