Account Executive, Video Source
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10104346 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Nov. 25, 2024Job Summary:
ABC News is seeking an Account Executive, VideoSource. This role is part of a critical team that licenses ABC News archival footage to third parties. VideoSource is a profit center and premium content provider tracking over one thousand multi-media projects a year. The Account Executive is the main point of contact between VideoSource and our clients. In many cases, the Account Executive is meant to act as a liaison between the client’s needs and the internal processes of the department. It is therefore critical that the account executive be a team player and have excellent delegation skills. Thorough knowledge of our essential programs includes MS Office, GALAXY, NCS, PayPal, etc.
Responsibilities:
The Account Executive will be responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with production companies, studios, streaming services and internal departments. The position is also responsible for the development of new accounts and account management which includes overseeing all aspects of each project. This includes receiving and processing footage orders, assembling requested content, research and screening for client orders, as well as client follow-up. The account executive has a sales target, and his/her performance is measured against it.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional experience at Television, Film, Licensing, or Digital Media companies
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of footage licensing including copyright, trademark, governing bodies, public domain & fair use.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and written skills
- Well-versed in news and current events
- Works well under pressure
- Works well in a team-setting
- Adapts well to different environments
- Must be able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks under deadlines
- Problem solver
Preferred Qualifications:
- The Account Executive should be familiar with major non-fiction programming across various multimedia platforms.
- Familiar with all ABC News/Disney owned programming, and able to identify current and past on-screen talent.
- Able to professionally deal with challenging personalities, situations, and circumstances.
- To always be an ambassador for the business.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college.
ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View”. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.
The hiring range for this position in New York is $90,000 to $109,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About ABC News:
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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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.