Production Associate, ABC News Studios Full Time NEW

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Required Education

• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $56,580 to $75,900 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.