Executive Editor - News Practices

Job Description

ABC News is looking for an Executive Editor, News Practices, to provide editorial guidance and support across all ABC News platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Executive Editor, News Practices, is responsible for standards and practices and policy across all ABC News platforms.
• As part of the news practices group, you will be expected to be able to cover a wide range of ABC News content including ABC News Digital, World News Tonight, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, Newsone, Early Morning News, ABC NEWS Studios, ABC News Audio, ABC News Live and special programming.
• Work closely with Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Editors, Producers and Writers reviewing scripts and other editorial content for fairness and accuracy.
• Educate and guide new and veteran staff on ABC News policies.
• This position will require working weekends and at night.

Basic Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of work experience.
• A candidate must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure, exercise diplomacy, maintain confidential information, and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the News Division.
• Applicants should have a proven track record of superior editorial news judgment over a period of years in a fast-paced digital and broadcast news environment.
• Strong editorial skills, a commitment to the proper handling of confidential material and the ability to communicate across all staff levels are required.
• The ability to work in a high pressure environment where you need to be proactive.
• Motivated to work independently but also collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior broadcast, radio, long form and digital experience.
• Experience in investigative journalism and news management.

About Disney General Entertainment Content:

The Disney General Entertainment Content 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 Disney General Entertainment Content.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnjn71-18-217-144-32-42 in your application.