WABC Producer
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What you'll do
- Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast
- Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
- Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows
- Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day
- Write clear and compelling broadcast copy
- Execute last-minute changes in high-pressure situations
What they're looking for
- Minimum of three years’ experience producing at a local news station
- Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change
- High school degree or equivalent work experience
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
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Full description from employer
Job Posting Title:
WABC ProducerReq ID:
10160338Job Description:
The Disney-owned station WABC in New York City is looking for an experienced Newscast Producer with the ability to connect with our audience. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist and communicator who will oversee all elements of daily newscasts. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, writers, directors, anchors, reporters, graphic artists, and other newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve. This team member will produce for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York City is seeking an aggressive, motivated, and dedicated Newscast Producer who will oversee all elements of a daily sportscast. Our newscast producer must build complicated, compelling, interesting sportscasts in a highly competitive, high-pressure environment. A successful candidate must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, directors, and graphic artists. Candidates for this position should have a passion for producing, writing, and delivering news, highlights, and features in a creative manner.
This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.
Responsibilities:
Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast
Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows
Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day
Write clear and compelling broadcast copy
Execute last-minute changes in high-pressure situations
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of three years’ experience producing at a local news station
Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change
Required Education:
High school degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
Job Posting Segment:
Disney NetworksJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
ProductionEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-08Company
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