Associate Producer, The View - Hot Topics & Digital

The Walt Disney Company•New York, NY

About The Position

Associate Producer (Hot Topics and Digital) at The View Job Summary: The View is hiring an Associate Producer to work with both the Hot Topics and the Social/Digital teams. This position has a key role in identifying and overseeing video elements to setup Hot Topics conversations and editing and producing video for our digital platforms to extend The View brand.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a television news/politics setting — social media experience is a plus
Must be proficient with digital shooting and editing in Avid or Adobe Premiere
Strong research and writing skills are a must with ability to work under extreme deadlines
Proven ability to make editorial judgments as well as an overall understanding of news programs
Comfortable working closely with high-profile talent
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

For the Hot Topics team: Monitor newscasts, breaking news, press briefings, assemble video elements, and create a list of the biggest moments of the day for Hot Topic consideration.
Generate a daily list containing the topics trending on social media.
Pinpoint the strongest elements to support each story discussed in the morning Hot Topics meeting
Pitch clip options for live show and entertainment weekend show, including outlines for possible montages where needed
Isolate and select video elements for the cold open, coordinate with the writers on the best visuals, and communicate with editors on elements for the cold open ensuring all legal guidance has been followed
Use editorial judgment to decide on the best portion of the video to enhance the Hot Topics conversation — which may include cutting video down, captioning, or creating a montage — and work with the tape team to ensure the finished product features the highest quality videos
Clear finished video elements with ABC News’ Legal and Standards departments, if applicable, and communicate with the entire Hot Topics team on the final video elements for broadcast
For the social/digital team: Monitor the day’s show and pitch ways to capitalize on the strong voices of our co-hosts by taking the best and buzziest moments for them to be re-edited, adding graphics and other elements to create videos optimized for viewing on mobile devices on The View’s many social platforms.
Constantly look for new and innovative ways to feature the hosts and create videos that are an extension of The View’s brand.
Contribute to the social team on daily postings and brainstorming ideas tailored to co-hosts' interests
Monitor the evolving ways in which viewers consume our show online and readjust formatting and concepts accordingly