Disney General Entertainment Content

This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC’s Sunday public affairs broadcast, is seeking a temporary Associate Producer. This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of show production and will be a key member of the editorial and production staff.

This position is based in Washington, DC working Wednesday – Sunday with occasional late evenings and regular early Sunday morning hours.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the editorial vision of the show by suggesting headliners, roundtable guests and pitch segment ideas
• Support the research team with background information for interviews
• Identify and assemble video elements
• Book characters for tape packages
• Coordinate guest travel
• Handle TW’s social media platforms, posting guest announcements ahead of the show and interview highlights on Sundays
• Manage the production and editing of breaking news packages in a fast paced news environment
• Write digital stories
• Work closely with anchors and DC bureau staff

Qualifications

• Previous newsroom and control room experience
• Solid editorial judgement with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Deep interest in politics and knowledge of Washington leaders
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills
• Mastered digital media management
• A flexible schedule to meet the needs of a weekend broadcast
• Experience performing under pressure and motivated to handle any task
• Experience shooting and editing is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience