Executive Producer, This Week

The Walt Disney Company • Washington, DC

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About The Position

ABC News is seeking an Executive Producer for “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” “This Week” is ABC News’ pre-eminent Sunday-morning discussion program, featuring newsmaker interviews and panel discussions, lively taped segments, and debates on a wide range of global issues, putting into unique perspective the preceding week’s news and setting the stage for the week ahead.

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• The Executive Producer will provide creative oversight, management, and editorial leadership for “This Week,” reporting to the ABC News Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief.
• Oversees and directs the execution of “This Week,” including the signature Sunday-morning program, “This Week” branded content and produced special programming on Hulu and ABC News Live.
• In collaboration with peer executives and “This Week” anchors, develops and implements a content strategy for “This Week” that attracts and engages audiences across all platforms.
• Manages relationships with ABC News’ political contributors, in coordination with ABC News talent executives and the Washington Bureau Chief.
• Leads the development of the booking strategy for “This Week,” while supporting key relationships with the White House, Capitol Hill, and federal departments and agencies to facilitate competitive guest bookings for the show.
• Works closely with the “This Week” team and the ABC News Washington Bureau to expand the “This Week” brand across new platforms and opportunities.
• Executes strategies to meet established goals and objectives to drive ratings, audience, and revenue.
• Sets short and long-term objectives to achieve budgetary goals.
• Champions an innovative, highly collaborative, diverse culture that promotes idea generation, open communication, respect for others, and excellence.
• Executes all ABC News policies and objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive