Coordinating Producer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10106294 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Nov. 14, 2024Job Summary:
Good Morning America has an opening for a Coordinating Producer focusing on entertainment on the nation’s #1 morning show. We are looking for a key player for our dedicated team, who will work closely with the Chief Editorial Producer, Executive Producer and Executive Broadcast Producer on show decisions to produce innovative first-rate content, collaborating on rundown and coverage decisions, and also working independently to steer the show in critical late day hours.
What You Will Do:
You will conceive of, launch and lead all aspects of entertainment news segments, collaborating with and mentoring a team of producers, writers and more.
Our Coordinating Producer must have excellent entertainment and news judgment, advanced scripting and editing skills, a forward-thinking mindset, and work well on a team.
Candidates will excel at show and segment producing – fielding breaking news, pitching story ideas, crafting distinctive coverage, scripting, and management of production teams in the field and post-production. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure news environment and have strong experience in conceiving and executing segments. Mentoring less experienced staff is important.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience of high level producing for a live show in a large market, cable or network
- Strong script editing, reporting and storytelling skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- The ability to independently lead and motivate a team
- Experience in making editorial judgments as well as an overall understanding of breaking news
Preferred Qualifications:
- Control room experience is a plus.
- Previous management of teams is desirable
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Additional Information:
This position requires a Sunday-Thursday workweek and will, at times, require additional flexible hours, including training for and backfilling key control room positions.
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, NY is $143,600.00 to $192,600.00 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.