Multimedia Producer

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About the Role & Team 
 

Our Israel-based Reporter and Multimedia Producer will be a creative storyteller and journalist with the demonstrated ability and technical know-how to cover breaking and ongoing news independently but also with correspondents and other production staff.
 

Responsibilities include reporting, pitching, developing, producing, and filming stories for all broadcast and digital platforms. A successful candidate will maintain ABC News journalist standards and practices at all times.

The demonstrated ability to report live on-air using a self-produced live-shot is also preferred.

What You Will Do 

• Produce, pitch, research, and report creative enterprise and day-of-air news story ideas for all platforms, including digital, linear, and streaming.

• Collaborate with managers, correspondents, editors, bookers, shows, producers, and engineers to support network coverage of events in the region.

• Report live on-air current events, providing accuracy and context on developments in the region and drawing on a strong understanding of its history and current affairs.

• Self-shoot and produce live segments, both in the field and in the studio OR from remote network locations

• Coordinate logistics for reporting teams within Israel

• Maintain key editorial relationships

• Must be experienced and willing to work in conflict zones
   

Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Significant experience in network news experience or equivalent.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and relevant contacts in the Mideast region.

• Strong technical skills -- shooting, lighting, audio, and basic editing.

• Position requires outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, as well as commitment to accuracy and integrity in news coverage

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

• Have strong editorial contacts in Israel

• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel as required by news coverage and operational needs.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully across different cultures, communities, and environments.

• Resume reel should include three stories YOU have tracked, produced and/or presented

• English fluency required, and Hebrew proficiency preferred
   

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
 

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.

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