Job description
Freelance Researcher/ Associate Producer, Documentary Productions, Law&Crime Network
The Law&Crime Network has an immediate opening for a freelance Research/Associate Producer to work on a new long form documentary series led by Executive Producers Brian Ross and Rhonda Schwartz , Emmy award winning investigative journalists.
The Researcher/AP will assist producers in all aspects of story development and production – research, shooting, writing and editing . This position is responsible for archival photo/video research, including rights and clearances , preparing transcripts, organizing elements for writers and editors, help coordinate field shoots and various production work as needed.
Requirements:
We are looking for applicants with at least two years of professional production experience in long form projects with expertise in FOIA requests, Lexis Nexis research, archival film and photo research and knowledge of rights and clearances . Candidates with should have basic video editing experience , familiarity with organizing materials for the edit room.
We are a collegial team in a small shop looking for detailed oriented, creative, high energy candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for entry level applicants with solid writing, creative and technical skills aiming for a career in long form production.
Recent graduate journalism or filmmaking students who can provide strong professional references and have demonstrated experience in the craft will be considered. Salary commensurate with experience.
About us:
The Dan Abrams Media Law&Crime Network is the premiere legal network featuring live trial coverage, legal and investigative news, featuring award -winning journalists, jurists and lawyers. Abrams Media long form productions are broadcast on a variety of top streaming media in both the US and internationally, including A&E, Hulu, Peacock, Discovery and Netflix.
The position is based in Manhattan at our offices in Herald Square, but we will consider a hybrid work arrangement for a qualified candidate, as long as they can work several days a week in the office.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, 3 references and resume addressed to Executive Producer Rhonda Schwartz at [email protected].
Applications submitted without a cover letter and references will not be considered.
Abrams Media
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