Associate Producer, Hot Topics and Digital - The View

Job Description

The View is hiring an Associate Producer to work with both the Hot Topics and the Social/Digital teams. This position has a key role in identifying and overseeing video elements to setup Hot Topics conversations and editing and producing video for our digital platforms to extend The View brand.

Responsibilities:

For the Hot Topics team:
• Monitor newscasts, breaking news, press briefings, assemble video elements, and create a list of the biggest moments of the day for Hot Topic consideration.
• Generate a daily list containing the topics trending on social media.
• Pinpoint the strongest elements to support each story discussed in the morning Hot Topics meeting
• Pitch options for tape elements, including outlines for possible montages where needed
• Isolate and select video elements for the cold open, coordinate with the writers on the best visuals, and communicate with editors on elements for the cold open ensuring all legal guidance has been followed
• Use editorial judgment to decide on the best portion of the video to enhance the Hot Topics conversation - which may include cutting video down, captioning, or creating a montage - and work with the tape team to ensure the finished product features the highest quality videos
• Clear finished video elements with ABC News' Legal and Standards departments, if applicable, and communicate with the entire Hot Topics team on the final video elements for broadcast

For the social/digital team:
• Monitor the day's show and pitch ways to capitalize on the strong voices of our co-hosts by taking the best and buzziest moments for them to be re-edited, adding graphics and other elements to create videos optimized for viewing on mobile devices on The View's many social platforms.
• Constantly look for new and innovative ways to feature the hosts and create videos that are an extension of The View's brand. From pitching concepts and stories, booking shoots, producing pieces, and editing packages - handle them from beginning to posting.
• Contribute to the social team on brainstorming video series tailored to co-hosts interests
• Monitor the evolving ways in which viewers consume our show online and readjust formatting and concepts accordingly

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years experience in a television news/politics setting - social media experience is a plus
• Must be proficient with digital shooting and editing in Avid or Adobe Premiere
• Strong research and writing skills are a must with ability to work under extreme deadlines
• Proven ability to make editorial judgments as well as an overall understanding of news programs

Preferred Qualifications:
• Comfortable working closely with high-profile talent
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

About General Entertainment Content:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call General Entertainment Content.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkq798-3-133-141-6-42 in your application.