Executive Producer, Race Culture & Inclusion (ABC News)

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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