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Production Administrative Assistant
Req ID: 10148866
Job Description:
The Production Administrative Assistant serves as the primary administrative support to the Executive Producer of a syndicated morning talk show while also assisting with day-to-day production operations. This role supports multiple aspects of the show's production workflow, including guest coordination, studio operations, research assistance, and intern supervision.
The position plays a key role in ensuring a smooth production environment by supporting producers, hosts, guests, and studio teams throughout rehearsals and tapings. The Production Administrative Assistant also helps coordinate logistical elements of studio operations and contributes to maintaining an organized and professional guest experience.
What You Will Do
Administrative & Production Support
Provide administrative support to the Executive Producer, including scheduling, coordination, and general production assistance.
Assist producers with research related to upcoming segments and guest appearances.
Coordinate communication between production staff to support daily show preparation and execution.
Digital & Social Media: Create, schedule, and publish content across social media platforms
Studio & Guest Coordination
Assist on the studio floor with hosts, guests, and producers during rehearsals and live or taped segments.
Greet and escort guests upon arrival and ensure they are directed to the appropriate locations within the studio.
Manage dressing room preparation and oversee transitions between shows or segments.
Coordinate with production staff to ensure smooth transitions between segments during tapings.
Studio Operations Support
Monitor studio load-in and communicate any operational issues to the production team.
Work with security and guest services teams to troubleshoot logistical or access issues as they arise.
Assist with rehearsals involving hosts and guests to support segment preparation.
Internship Program Support
Serve as the internship supervisor for the production department.
Train, mentor, and manage show interns, providing guidance on production processes and daily responsibilities.
Assign tasks and ensure interns gain meaningful exposure to the production environment.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of one year of television production experience
Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with guests, hosts, production staff, and external partners.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven broadcast environment.
Flexibility to support rehearsals, tapings, and evolving production schedules as required.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple levels of employees, clients, and external partners.
Working knowledge of production coordination and studio operations within a television or media production environment.
Strong guest relations skills with a professional and service-oriented approach.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a live or taped production setting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, security, and guest services teams to support seamless studio operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in television production, studio operations, or media environments.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
The hiring range for this position in New York is $56,600 to $75,900 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV Stations
Job Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations All
Primary Job Posting Category:
Producing Live - Owned Stations
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-04-21
WABC - Weekend Assignment Editor
Req ID: 10147488
Job Description:
Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform local news and information leaders. WABC-TV has led local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 "Eyewitness News" is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV, New York's No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation!
The work schedule includes two weekend shifts and three weekday shifts. Weekday assignments will be finalized based on operational needs.
This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.
Responsibilities:
WABC is seeking an Assignment Editor who is comfortable working under the pressures of a breaking news situation!
This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.
Handle all inquiries and requests from a variety of individuals and organizations.
Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.
Identifying social media content for news stories and getting permission for use
Interact with viewers daily via phone and social media.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience.
Strong teammate who interacts in a positive, ethical, and compassionate way with other employees and the public.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to function well under pressure in fast-paced situations
Flexible to work various shifts as needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Requirements:
Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Preferred Education:
College Degree
The base salary for this WGA position in New York is $139,913.00. 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 Posting Segment:
Owned TV Stations
Job Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations All
Primary Job Posting Category:
Production
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-04-13
To apply for this role, please visit Disney Careers here.
