Producer, Radio

Job Description

Are you passionate about audio storytelling and the power of radio? Do you thrive in the fast-paced environment of a 24/7 newsroom?

ABC News Radio is seeking an experienced producer to join our dedicated team of journalists. ABC News Radio reaches more Americans than any other commercial radio network. This is your chance to bring important and impactful stories to millions of listeners! You'll work alongside a team of anchors, writers, and producers who have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Edward R. Murrow award for Overall Excellence.

The ideal candidate would be ready to jump in, producing live breaking news coverage and special reports, participating in all stages of the production process: researching, booking, reporting, pitching, interviewing, cutting audio, scripting, editing, and mixing – soup to nuts!

This person must have exceptional editorial judgment, superior writing and audio production skills, and be able to work and communicate effectively under pressure.

This position reports directly to the Deputy Managing Editor of ABC News Radio.

ABC Audio is America's premier source for radio news, entertainment content, and podcasts. ABC News Radio reaches more Americans than any other commercial broadcaster through its network of more than 1,600 radio stations and digital distributors, and offers stations on-demand audio, video and social media content, as well news, entertainment and lifestyle digital text stories. ABC Audio is also a top ranked podcasting network, and is home to ABC News' flagship daily news podcast, ''Start Here,'' as well as the critically acclaimed narrative non-fictions shows ''The Dropout'' and ''In Plain Sight''.

Responsibilities:
• Respond to breaking news events, and communicate directly with affiliate stations
• Direct anchors, correspondents, guests during live coverage
• Identify and book experts/newsmakers
• Produce longform/special programming
• Write, edit and produce radio newscasts and sportscasts
• Contribute to editorial meetings with creative story ideas

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of experience in large-market or network-level radio/audio production
• Expertise in audio editing and sound mixing
• Experience in a control room/live coverage studio
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $75,200 - 103,400 per year. 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.

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About ABC News:

The Disney 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 we call ABC News.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r00jyj-3-138-200-66-42 in your application.