Associate Digital Video Producer, ABC News
About The Position
The ABC News Digital team is at the intersection of journalism and innovation, creating compelling video content for various platforms including websites, apps, distribution partners, and social media. They manage both daily operations and long-term strategies in collaboration with executive leadership, focusing on audience engagement and content performance to enhance ABC News' digital presence. The role specifically seeks an Associate Digital Video Producer skilled in creating vertical, full-screen, mobile-native video content for social platforms. This position is for someone who enjoys the creative challenge of 9:16 aspect ratios, thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, and has the ability to create scroll-stopping content. The producer will work with breaking news and digital storytelling, transforming raw footage, archival material, and reporter feeds into vertical content for a large audience. It's an ideal role for someone passionate about news, video, and meeting deadlines.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of video editing experience, ideally including vertical or mobile-native formats.
- Proficiency in AVID and Adobe Premiere, including vertical-aspect-ratio editing workflows.
- Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple teams.
- Ability to manage numerous projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Positive, energetic approach with a commitment to creativity and team culture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing within a fast-paced, news-driven environment.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across departments or teams.
- Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, especially for vertical motion-graphics packages.
- Highly organized and comfortable adapting to rapid shifts in news cycles and digital trends.
Responsibilities
- Edit and distribute vertical-optimized, shareable video for all ABC News digital and social platforms.
- Source and transform archival material into mobile-first, vertical presentations.
- Turn raw video feeds into platform-ready content tailored for social and on-the-go audiences.
- Collaborate with editorial partners, reporters, and producers across a global network.
- Contribute creative ideas and help shape ABC News’ evolving vertical video voice.
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
