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ABC News is hiring an Executive Producer, Race Culture & Inclusion to lead the network’s continuing efforts to produce creative and award winning multicultural content and inclusive storytelling that is reflective of the communities we serve. The EP will produce at least five annual diversity specials that air on the ABC network, while also partnering with all shows and platforms to develop additional content aimed at strengthening our brand with diverse audiences, consumers and viewers. He/She/They will report to the Senior Vice President, Race Culture & Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the editorial and production leader of ABC’s award winning diversity specials, which requires gathering production support from across the news division, managing relationships with studio & field production teams, overseeing production timeline, managing high profile bookings, working with graphics, marketing and PR, bringing projects in on budget and more
• Partner with other Executive Producers to create multicultural content for all ABC News shows and platform, both within a daily breaking news environment and as part of long form storytelling strategy
• Under the direction of the SVP, coordinates the work of the Race, Culture & Inclusion senior producers, a group of journalists who are embedded with our network shows and platforms and are committed to telling stories of underrepresented and unseen communities
• Using the insights gained by ABC News Research team, identify storytelling opportunities that are compelling and relevant to diverse audiences
• Collaborate with other Executive Producers, Race & Culture seniors and newsgathering teams to ensure there is a pitch process that supports and advances the work of the Race, Culture & Inclusion reporting effort

Basic Qualifications:

• A leadership approach that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion
• 8+ years of production experience, preferably within a fast paced news environment and with a deep understanding of best journalism practices
• Experience overseeing field work and edit rooms and providing creative direction and oversight for collaborative projects
• Proven storyteller with innovative approaches to multicultural programming initiatives
• Communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively communicate and interact with people at various levels and in various disciplines of business and production
• Driven self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments and disciplines in a fast-paced environment

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in New York is $258,100 – $354,860 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.

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Film and Video Operator and Editor- US Army Enlistment Required

Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become a certified Combat documentation/production specialists responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations. This is NOT a civilian contractor position.

Enlist for this particular role – this is not a general US Army enlistment.

No experience necessary. Position is entry-level. Minimum requirements can vary from 2-6 years of training for certification, depending on the role. All candidates are able to choose their terms of service when selecting their job prior to signing a contract.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate and perform unit level maintenance on motion, still and studio television cameras
• Prepare captions for documentation images
• Operate electronic and film-based processing, editing, audio and printing darkroom equipment

PAID TRAINING

• 10 weeks of Basic Training.
• 26 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Full Healthcare coverage for you and your Family.
• Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
• Obtain Industry standard recognized certifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Between 17-34 years old.
• No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
• Current High School Senior, High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Permanent resident or US citizen.
• Meet physical standards based on gender and age.
• Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.