Senior Producer

GMA has an opening for senior producer at the nation’s #1 morning show! This senior will be tasked with programming and running Good Morning America on Saturday and Sunday and heading up a team of producers, writers and more. This individual will also work closely with the show’s Executive Producer on content decisions as well as news operations to build systems that ensure the effective use of show resources. The senior producer must have excellent news judgment, live control room experience and be proficient in graphics workflow, line producing, segment timing, and studio operations. This position will bridge both weekday and weekend segments of the show, senioring on the first hour of the broadcast Wednesdays and Thursdays. If this sounds exciting to you so far… continue reading below!

What You Will Do:

We are looking for the candidate to excel at all aspects of producing and running a broadcast: coordinating daily pitch meetings, crafting and pitching ideas, talent and staff management, live studio producing in high-pressure environment and scripting. Needs to have strong experience in conceiving, setting up and implementing both newsy and creative lifestyle segments.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a control room producing for a live show at the large market, cable or network level.
• Shown experience building a rundown.
• Consistent record to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to independently lead and empower a team
• Experience in making editorial judgements as well as an overall understanding of lifestyle programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous management of large teams is desirable

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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 amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 Disney Entertainment Television:

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 with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.