Senior Executive Producer, ABC News Live
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Job Summary:
ABC News is seeking a Senior Executive Producer, ABC News Live reporting to the President of ABC News.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will manage the programming, creative direction, and design of ABC News Live, Disney's 24/7 streaming news channel. The Sr EP will oversee coverage during breaking news and live events, as well as original programs and specials. S/he will be responsible for the overall quality of the content, and ensure it positions ABC News competitively to reach new streaming audiences with straightforward journalism.
Reporting to the President, the candidate will also take strategic direction from the SVP & GM of News and Live Programming. The Sr EP will work closely with DTCI to execute a distribution plan that optimizes against specific growth targets. In addition, s/he will work closely with all ABC News show teams.
The candidate is a creative visionary who understands audience consumption behaviors across all age groups. S/he knows how to build a brand and is excited by the organizational complexities in trying something new. The Sr EP will help recruit talented producers/showrunners and lead a fast-growing editorial team across all dayparts.
Collaboration and exceptional leadership skills are required. The Sr EP must have the ability to meet and adapt to changing industry demands; be flexible and able to balance multiple projects/priorities. This is a dynamic person who is passionate and excited about the future of news and media and wants to take a major role in leading and shaping it.
Basic Qualifications:
• 15 years' production experience working across live programming and taped originals
• Leadership experience in breaking news environments and/or newsgathering
• Executive-level presentation and communication skills
• Expertise in translating analytics to action for editorial groups
• A team-first, no-drama working style, with a focus on results
Required Education
• BA or BS from a four year accredited college or university
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 or protected veteran status. 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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