Producer, ABC News Medical Unit
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10152693 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Jun. 02, 2026Job Summary:
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.
Has a 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 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.
About ABC News:
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About The Walt Disney Company:
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This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
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