Associate Producer, Development & Programming A&E

A+E Networks•New York, NY

10d•$36 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

A+E Global Media is in the storytelling business, bringing consumers new ways to experience stories. The Associate Producer for A&E supports both the development and production teams by tracking project status and deliverables, assisting executives with creative aspects like casting and deck creation, working with freelance production teams, and managing show deliverables for aired shows. The ideal candidate is a highly-organized, motivated AP with experience in nonfiction projects, strong communication skills, the ability to provide creative notes, and an understanding of network priorities. This role also involves coordinator duties for the senior executive team, including scheduling and managing production meetings and travel.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree with preferably at least 3-4 years experience in television production
A positive and collaborative attitude
Experience reviewing cuts, providing creative feedback, and working closely with executives and production partners throughout the editorial process.
Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Must be technologically savvy, comfortable learning new systems quickly, and able to adapt to evolving internal tools and processes.
Great attention to detail and follow-through
Strong creative skills
Strong communication, organizational and administrative skills are essential.
Candidate must have the ability to take direction from more than one individual, work independently and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Must be able to work well in a team environment and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers.
Highly adaptable and comfortable learning new technologies, software platforms, AI tools, and evolving workflows; able to quickly adopt new processes and leverage tools to improve efficiency and collaboration.
Passion for all things Content

Nice To Haves

experience with Airtable, AI-powered productivity tools, and other project management or workflow platforms is a plus.
Basic video editing experience is preferred; familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar editing platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Executives to manage assigned series and development projects, providing critical editorial feedback throughout the production process.
Note cuts, identify story and structural issues, communicate creative notes effectively, and independently lock cuts when needed.
Manage and maintain departmental tracking systems and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information related to project status, production schedules, workloads, and other key operational data.
Oversee the post-production deliverables process for assigned projects, ensuring all required materials—including scripts, credits, lower thirds, shot sheets, releases, and other network deliverables—are received, organized, and delivered on schedule.
Track production milestones, contracts, invoices, and payment schedules, partnering with production companies and internal finance teams to ensure timely execution of project deliverables and financial commitments.
Generate ideas and identify new talent – have your eyes and ears open to news, pop culture, internet trends, interesting worlds, and potential breakout characters…anything that can inspire an unscripted series for A&E.
Conduct research and assist in the creation of pitch materials, presentations, decks, and development documents.
Create presentations, pitch materials, briefing documents, and other creative assets to support development, production, and executive presentations, as needed.
Attend weekly production meetings for assigned projects and communicate key updates to executives and stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal departments including Marketing, Communications, Production Management, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Scheduling to support assigned projects and departmental initiatives.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for production companies and freelance teams, helping to facilitate communication, track deliverables, and resolve project-related issues.
Clip footage and prepare materials for presentations and internal reviews.