Manager, NewsOne

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages the ABC 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a television newsroom or production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stories and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead teams collaboratively and communicate clearly.
• Ability to remain composed and decisive in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations.
• Demonstrated passion for news and current events.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site.
• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 5 years in a managerial position in a TV newsroom/production environment
• Affiliate and/or assignment desk experience
• Field producing experience
• Video editing experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NewsOne newsroom across assigned shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Direct editorial coverage and guide newsroom staff on breaking and planned news.
• Assign stories and resources to ensure balanced, timely, and accurate coverage.
• Collaborate with ABC News teams and affiliate partners to gather, produce, and distribute content.
• Oversee editorial quality by reviewing and editing 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees