Freelance DGA Production Associate, ABC News (Expression of Interest)

Job Position(s): Freelance DGA Production Associate, ABC News (Expression of Interest)

Disney is building a talent pipeline for the Freelance DGA Production Associate role at ABC News, based in New York, NY. This position sits within the graphics and art department, supporting art directors on both live broadcast and longform productions by managing the research, accuracy, and visual consistency of on-air graphics. It suits a production-savvy generalist who understands the pace of network news and knows how to keep graphic assets organized and deadline-ready.

About the Role

This is a DGA-covered freelance role within ABC News Operations, working directly alongside art directors to keep graphics production moving across live television and longform content. Day-to-day work spans editorial research, image licensing, and coordinating with show production teams to prioritize graphics delivery. It is the kind of role where attention to factual detail and knowledge of broadcast standards are just as important as organizational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist art directors in the direction and oversight of graphic layouts for live broadcast and longform television productions.
• Research the editorial content of on-air graphics to verify factual accuracy before air.
• Maintain consistency of all graphic content against established ABC News visual standards and style guidelines.
• Source and clear properly licensed imagery for use across network graphics workflows.
• Coordinate directly with show production personnel to manage graphics scheduling and competing priorities.
• Handle daily organization, maintenance, and archiving of graphics assets within the production system.

What You Bring

• Prior experience working in television production or live broadcast environments, ideally in a graphics or art department context.
• Familiarity with New York Times and AP Style for editorial accuracy in a news production setting.
• Ability to work independently under tight turnaround demands without losing accuracy or consistency.
• Comfort working irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by live production schedules.
• A BA or BS from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent production experience.
• Eligibility to work under the Directors Guild of America, Inc. collective bargaining agreement with ABC.

Why This Role

ABC News is one of the most recognizable names in network television news production, and a DGA credit here carries real weight in the industry. This posting is an expression of interest, meaning Disney is collecting resumes now for a role expected to open in the future, so early submission puts you ahead of the field. The pay rate for this role in New York is $44.575 per hour, with actual offers varying based on experience and other factors.

Submit your resume now for the Freelance DGA Production Associate position at Disney’s ABC News to be considered when this role becomes available.