News Producer, WLS-TV

Job Description

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. ABC 7 Chicago’s #1 news is seeking an experienced newsroom leader to produce its top-rated 6:00pm newscast and its 6:30pm streaming newscast. 
Responsibilities:

• In addition to crafting a fast paced, visually compelling show, the producer is responsible for communicating with reporters about the focus and format of their stories.  
• The producer will report directly to the Executive Producer and will also be responsible for creating graphics and editing video at their desktop.
• The producer will be responsible for creating some graphics and editing video at their desktop.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 plus years newscast producing experience in a medium to large market.  
• Must have rock solid news judgment and aggressive when it comes to covering breaking news. 
• Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrates consistent use of digital media and user-generated content in all parts of newscast creation from story selection to on-air presentation.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Additional Information:

• This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
• Reporting Location – Chicago, IL

 
To apply, please log on to: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/ and search for Job ID: 10128512 or use the link: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/chicago/news-producer/391/84970755360
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The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $113,800 to $152,500 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 Owned TV Stations:
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 WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WLS Television, 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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