Producer, ABC News Medical Unit

The ABC News Medical Unit is seeking a sharp, highly motivated Producer passionate about delivering high-impact health and medical journalism across all ABC News platforms.

This team player will bring exceptional editorial judgment, investigative research skills, strong instincts for character development, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom. The ideal candidate is deeply curious, organized under pressure, and eager to help shape ambitious reporting that informs millions of viewers daily.

This role is central to both breaking news coverage and long‑form enterprise reporting, while also contributing to dynamic, real‑time storytelling across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Work with the Medical Unit Executive Producer to identify, recruit, onboard, mentor, and supervise resident physicians contributing to ABC News coverage

Pitch, research, and develop original health and medical stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms

Produce and create compelling content, translating complex medical reporting into clear, engaging, audience‑friendly storytelling

Partner closely with correspondents, producers, and editorial leaders to strengthen breaking news and enterprise reporting with medical expertise and context

Conduct deep background research, fact‑checking, sourcing, and document review across medical, scientific, and public health topics

Find and secure strong real‑world characters and story subjects for impactful, character‑driven reporting

Respond quickly and accurately to a high volume of editorial requests across platforms

Assist in scripting, producing, and field producing health and medical stories, interviews, and special projects

Coordinate logistics for shoots, interviews, travel, and field production

Stay current on emerging medical research, public health developments, and trends shaping the healthcare landscape, developing a strong network of expert sources

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of newsroom, reporting, production, or investigative research experience

Strong understanding of medical studies, including methodology, statistical significance, bias, limitations, and real‑world implications

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and communicate complex medical research clearly to both editorial teams and a broad audience

Proven experience in identifying compelling story subjects and developing character‑driven reporting and engaging medical television segments

Strong editorial instincts and excellent research, writing, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to engage effectively with reporters, producers, and executives

Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours during breaking and ongoing news coverage

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience as a medical writer, producer, reporter, or health journalist

Experience with open‑source research, public records requests, data analysis tools, and emerging newsroom technologies, including Artificial Intelligence

Background in public health, medicine, science journalism, or a related field

Ability to shoot and edit

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $110,100 to $147,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also 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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