WTVD News Producer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141764 Location Durham, North Carolina, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Feb. 04, 2026Job Summary:
WTVD Producer
Department/Group Overview:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. The only local news station with three downtown newsrooms (Raleigh/Fayetteville/Durham), ABC11 WTVD Eyewitness News provides 45.5 hours of local news every week, serving more than 1 million households in a 23-county area in North Carolina and Virginia. Eyewitness News also provides news, weather and sports information 24 hours a day on ABC11.com, the ABC11 mobile news app and the new connected TV app.
Job Summary:
Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating high impact content that resonates with a diverse audience. The candidate has a deep understanding of utilizing all the resources, tools, and live elements to deliver an energetic and compelling news product. This person should be excited to craft their editorial vision to connect and reflect the audience we serve.
Producers must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, writers, directors and graphic artists
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
- Produce and manage daily newscasts, overseeing all editorial and production elements while writing clear, compelling broadcast copy.
- Pitch and develop story ideas aligned with the station’s news strategy, collaborating closely with newsroom and digital teams throughout the day.
- Execute shows efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including handling last-minute changes under pressure.
- Bring strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and top-level local news producing experience, with flexibility to work varied and non-traditional hours.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience at a local television news station with strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to breaking news and schedule changes.
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional newsroom experience. Advance degree is a plus.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 WTVD Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WTVD Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.