Director - Content Innovation, TV
Disney ABC Television Group
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Job Summary:
ABC7 / WLS-TV, THE WALT DISNEY OWNED STATION IN CHICAGO, is looking for an experienced, dynamic leader and premium content creator to develop and produce innovative and revenue-generating programming for all platforms. The ideal candidate will create data driven content strategies and spearhead the station's programming efforts – including a one-hour daily talk show, special broadcasts, local events, digital verticals, sales content and the ABC Owned Television Stations growing Localish brand. The Director of Content Innovation will serve as the chief thought leader for ideating, creating, and boosting premium programming content for WLS ABC 7 across all platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Generate ideas for, and oversee, local events, special broadcasts, digital verticals, sales content and Localish
• Also includes oversight of live daily talk show, Windy City Live
• Partner with forward-thinking sales leaders to maximize revenue opportunities with premium and integrated content deals
• Takes risks and serve as a lead creative thought leader in the programming department
• Build and cultivate partnerships for growth and exposure
• Create community and PR based ideas and events with our sales and marketing teams
• Work directly with the Marketing and Audience Development team on best content for growth and distribution
• Work directly with content creators and lead content initiatives, both inside and outside the station
• Drive programming transformation as we shift emphasis to multi-platform, original content
• Script, edit and shoot as necessary
Basic Qualifications:
• Proven and experienced leader with a track record of creating compelling content
• Ability to take programming and digital media research and create action plans and guide staff based off that research
• A leader that fosters collaboration and innovation among all team members
• Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, opportunities and challenges while driving growth and performance improvement.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• 10 years experience in media entertainment industry
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
About Disney ABC Television Group:
Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG 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, DATG 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 WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.
WLS Television, 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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