Executive Producer, Programming, TV

This is a Full Time Job


WABC-TV, News York's number on station and the most watched station on the country, seeks an Executive Producer in the Programming Department. The EP, Programming, will responsible for all production aspects of non-news content from inception to distribution. This role includes managing both staff and temporary employees and scheduling both union and non-union employees to produce, shoot and edit in various locations throughout the NY DMA locations as well as in the station's studios. This role will be a liaison to other content creators throughout The Walt Disney Company and collaboration and will work daily with colleagues in News, Marketing, Graphics, Legal, Technology, PR and Sales to optimize the distribution monetization of material across all the company's platforms. There is also a heavy emphasis on working directly with station clients and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Create long and medium-form content for all WABC linear, digital and social platforms
• Research, interview, script and produce for formats ranging for studio, field and branded content
• Shoot and edit independently when needed
• Communicate across the station and the company

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of media servers, control rooms and live remotes is critical
• Strong knowledge shared digital video editing workflows and newsroom computer systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to build, manage and lead a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Entertainment long-form producing
• Non-linear editing with Adobe Premiere or similar

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism

About Walt Disney Television:

Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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