Production Associate, ABC News Studios
About The Position
ABC News Studios is seeking a highly organized, editorially curious Production Associate to support premium long-form storytelling across documentaries, narrative non-fiction, and news specials. This role is critical to the day-to-day execution of projects—supporting productions from development through post-production while maintaining flexibility to pivot to breaking-news features when needed. ABC News Studios is the long-form, non-fiction production arm of ABC News, producing acclaimed content for Hulu, ABC Network, Disney+, and National Geographic. Our teams are driven by journalistic integrity, creative ambition, and a passion for impactful storytelling.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a newsroom, production, or documentary environment
- Demonstrated ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced, editorially driven setting
- Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience supporting news or documentary productions
- Working knowledge of newsroom and production tools such as Galaxy and Concur
- Familiarity with archival research, digital resources, and media management systems
- Knowledge of ABC News content, platforms, and the evolving streaming landscape
- BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
- Support large-scale, long-form productions across all stages of development, production, and post-production under tight deadlines
- Coordinate and organize field shoots, including logistics, schedules, media management, and reporting needs
- Research, log, and manage video, audio, stills, and editorial content for multiple concurrent projects
- Create and maintain organizational systems to support long-term productions and evolving editorial needs
- Work closely with producers, editors, and senior production staff to ensure projects move forward efficiently
- Assist editors directly by preparing materials, tracking media, and supporting post-production workflows
- Contribute story ideas and assist with narrative development for long-form and breaking-news features
- Multitask effectively while adapting to rapidly changing priorities and production demands
- Support supplemental shooting as needed to enhance ongoing productions
- Work flexible hours, including weekends, in response to breaking news and production schedules
Benefits
- Bonus
- Long-term incentive units
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
