Job Posting Title:

Producer - ABC News

Req ID:

10111039

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

This position is with the ABC News team in London.

You must be a creative storyteller and photojournalist with the demonstrated ability to cover breaking and ongoing news with correspondents and other production staff. Your responsibilities include pitching, developing, producing, and shooting stories for all broadcast and digital platforms, with a focus on distinctive and creative visual storytelling. 
 
You will have strong experience in network news and must be editorially strong, experienced in lighting and audio on multi-camera shoots, resourceful in the field, and have extensive reporting and production experience. You will be expected to travel on short notice for extended coverage of breaking news. 
 
What You Will Do

Generate, pitch, and execute creative enterprise and day-of-air news story ideas for television and digital. 

Collaborate with bureau managers, correspondents, editors, bookers, segment producers and engineers to create compelling packages for the network 

Shoot and produce live segments, both in the field and in the studio OR from remote network locations 

Collaborate with others to produce packages from concept to delivery; including idea generation, story research, news gathering, shooting, writing and post-production 

Must be experienced and willing to work in conflict zones 

 
Required Qualifications & Skills

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 

Strong technical skills -- shooting, editing, lighting and audio 

Position requires outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic, as well as commitment to accuracy and integrity in news coverage 

Strong knowledge of newsgathering, including multiple transmission formats and social media 

Continuously develop and maintain sources that result in original reporting and sourcing

 Must have flexibility and ability to work long and varied schedules and travel when needed 

Must appreciate cultural differences and be able to work sensitively in a variety of countries 
 

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
 

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

Foreign Bureaus

Primary Job Posting Category:

Producing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-17