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Associate Producer, Investigative Unit


Company : MSCCN


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2025-12-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ABC News Investigative Unit is seeking a driven Associate Producer to support and contribute to high-impact investigative stories across all ABC News platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong editorial instincts with sharp research and production skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: + Pitch, research, and develop original investigative story ideas. + Work closely with producers and correspondents to advance both long-term and breaking investigations. + Conduct extensive background research, fact-checking, and document gathering. + Assist in writing and producing elements for investigative packages, digital stories, and special projects. + Coordinate logistics for shoots, interviews, and field production, including travel as needed. + Monitor breaking news and emerging trends to identify investigative angles. + Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive material. Basic Qualifications: + Minimum of 3 yearsu2019 experience in a newsroom or field reporting/production environment. + Demonstrated research and reporting skills with a strong editorial sense. + Experience with field producing and shooting as one-man-band + Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. + Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting Preferred Qualifications: + Experience contributing to investigative or enterprise stories. + Familiarity with open-source research, public records requests, and data analysis tools. + A passion for investigative journalism and a curiosity to dig deeper. Required Education + Bacheloru2019s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience. The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $62,400 to $83,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidateu2019s 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. Job ID: 10136889 Location: New York,New York Job Posting Company: ABC NewsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.