Job Description

Job Summary:

Freelance DGA Production Associate, ABC News

This role will be covered by the Directors Guild of America, Inc. - ABC collective bargaining agreement.

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

Responsibilities:

• Assist art directors with the direction and oversight of graphic layouts for both live and longform productions
• Research editorial content of graphics for factual accuracy
• Ensure content of graphics remain consistent with the look and style of ABC News standards
• Research and use resources to provide properly licensed imagery to be used in network graphics
• Liaise with show production personnel to manage graphics production and priorities
• Traffic the on-air playback of graphic artists for broadcasts of news programs
• Daily maintenance, organization and archiving of graphics assets

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organization and communication skills and prior experience working in production
• Must be take-charge individual capable of working independently or as part of a team
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround of production elements
• Candidate must be willing to be flexible, and work unconventional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Television or live production experience

• Familiarity with New York Times and AP Style

Education:

• A BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university, or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in New York is $399 per day. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Freelance, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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