ABC News is now hiring an executive producer for “This Week” in Washington, DC.
Are you interested in taking the reins of one of America’s longest-running and highly-respected news programs? ABC News is looking for a new Executive Producer for “This Week” – applicants don’t need to look further than this post.
As Executive Producer, you will oversee and direct the execution of “This Week” across multiple platforms. This means close collaboration with the Washington Bureau and Congress, as well as the show’s team and contributors. You’ll also develop strategies to engage diverse audiences through innovative content that keeps viewers informed and entertained each week. Alongside these tasks, you will be expected to set objectives that meet budgetary goals, lead a positive work culture with open communication and idea generation, and ensure all policies/objectives are met while maintaining ethics and high standards.
If this sounds like your challenge, read on! The basic qualifications needed include 10+ years in a news production role with editorial solid judgment, deep knowledge of politics, ability to work flexible hours (including weekends), successful team building/management experience, and at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
If all this matches up with your skillset – or you see potential growth potential – then now might be your chance to take on a leadership role at one of America’s most respected news outlets. Apply today!
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Executive Producer, This Week – ABC News
ABC News is seeking an Executive Producer for “This Week.”
This Week is ABC News’ pre-eminent Sunday morning discussion program, featuring newsmaker interviews, panel discussions, and debates on a wide range of global issues and commentary, putting into unique perspective the preceding week’s news and often setting the stage for the week ahead.
Responsibilities
- The Executive Producer will provide creative oversight, management, and editorial leadership for “This Week.” The Executive Producer:
- Oversees and directs the execution of “This Week”, including “This Week” branded content produced special programming on Hulu and ABC News Live.
- Works closely with the “This Week” team and the ABC News Washington Bureau to expand the “This Week” brand across new platforms and opportunities.
- Manages relationships with ABC News’ political contributors, who support the show, in coordination with ABC News talent executives.
- Leads the development of the booking strategy for “This Week” and supports key relationships with the White House, Capitol Hill, and federal departments and agencies to facilitate competitive guest bookings for the show.
- In collaboration with peer executives, develops and implements a content strategy for “This Week” that attracts and engages diverse audiences across all platforms.
- Champions an innovative, highly collaborative, diverse culture that promotes idea generation, open communication, respect for others, and excellence.
- Executes strategies to meet established goals/objectives to drive ratings, audience, and revenue.
- Sets short and long-term objectives to achieve budgetary goals.
- Executes all ABC News policies/objectives while maintaining the highest ethics and standards.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of results-oriented work experience in a news production role
- Strong editorial judgment
- Deep knowledge of the political landscape
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Proven ability to build, manage, and lead a team
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
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