Manager - Newsone

Job Description

This position manages the NewsOne newsroom on various shifts, including weekends and nights. This includes directing NewsOne coverage of news stories, directing the work of the newsroom staff, making story assignments, working with other areas of ABC News and ABC affiliates to gather and distribute news content, managing customer service issues, troubleshooting operational issues, editing correspondent scripts, managing the editorial content and production of news packages and other content, producing live shots, providing customer service to international and domestic clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages the NewsOne newsroom on various shifts, including weekends and nights
• Directs NewsOne coverage of news stories and work of the newsroom staff
• Makes story assignments
• Works with other areas of ABC News and ABC affiliates to gather and distribute news content
• Manages customer service issues and operational issues
• Edits correspondent scripts
• Manages the editorial content and production of news packages and other content
• Produces live shots
• Provides customer service to international and domestic clients

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3 plus years in a managerial position in a TV newsroom/production environment
• Must be well-organized, able to handle multiple issues and news stories simultaneously, and calm under deadline pressure
• Must work well with others
• Must have deep interest in news

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5 plus years in a managerial position in a TV newsroom/production environment
• Affiliate and/or assignment desk experience a plus
• Field producing experience a plus
• Editing experience a plus

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 US 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 $119,146 - $159,830 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.

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.

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