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Be part of the talented team at ABC News Live, the #1 streaming news channel. We are seeking a Freelance Production Assistant – Booking to support our fast-paced newsroom and contribute to daily programming and breaking news coverage. This role requires flexibility, including a staggered schedule with weekends, late nights, and holidays. Travel may be required as needed. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teams across ABC News. This job is NYC based and in office 5 days a week. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
Job Responsibility
Support the Booking Team with securing guests for daily news and feature segments, as well as breaking news coverage
Prepare guests for appearances across various ABC News Live programs
Pitch and thoroughly vet story ideas
Meet and greet studio guests and complete all administrative steps for onboarding
Gather relevant production elements from booked guests for show rundowns
Maintain booking grids and internal databases
Ensure guest bookings reflect diverse perspectives and represent a wide range of viewpoints
Work collaboratively with editorial, production, and cross-functional teams
Requirements
Experience in TV production and Journalism
Strong editorial judgment
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Positive, can-do attitude with a strong enjoyment of problem solving
Enjoys working on teams and has a passion for storytelling
Comfortable working in a start-up style environment
Nice to have
Experience with iNews
Familiarity with shooting on DV cameras
Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms for sourcing and storytelling