Production Associate (Project Hire)
Disney•2h ago
United StatesOnsite$54K–$72.3KFull-timeEntry Level1+ yrs exp
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Job Posting Title: Production Associate (Project Hire) Req ID: 10153513 Job Description: Do you want to be part of the daily newsgathering operation of a 24/7 newsroom? ABC News is looking for a Production Associate to join our Los Angeles Bureau.
Production Associates play a key role in supporting breaking news coverage, field production, live broadcasts, and editorial operations across the country. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives under tight deadlines, and has a strong interest in journalism, storytelling, and current events.
Schedule Requirement: This role requires regular overnight, weekend, holiday, and other non-traditional shifts as part of a 24/7 news operation
Responsibilities
- Support producers, correspondents, and field teams on assignments by coordinating logistics, booking travel, gathering editorial materials, and producing live shots for all ABC News platforms.
- Book and manage travel arrangements for correspondents, producers, and crews during breaking news events.
- Monitor breaking news, video feeds, social media, and affiliate sources across the country.
- Make and answer phone calls during breaking news situations, helping coordinate coverage and communicate with sources, affiliates, and field teams.
- Identify, research, develop, and pitch story ideas.
- Gather and verify information, conduct research, and support producers with fact-checking and background reporting.
- Log and transcribe video content, interviews, and press conferences.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of one year of experience working in a newsroom.
- Interest in current events, journalism, and television news production.
- Strong editorial judgment and news instincts.
- Excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively under deadline pressure and during breaking news situations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week.
- The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs.
- 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.
- Job Posting Segment: ABC News Job Posting Primary Business: News Gathering Primary Job Posting Category: News Producing Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-06-16