WLS Programming Producer

工作 ID 10143761 地點芝加哥, 伊利诺伊州, 美國 有意工作的公司 ABC Owned TV Stations 日期已公佈 Feb. 25, 2026

申請

工作概要:

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. ABC 7 Chicago’s #1 news is seeking an experienced newsroom leader to produce its top-rated 6:00pm newscast and its 6:30pm streaming newscast.

WLS is seeking a multi-skilled Producer/Editor and modern visual storyteller to create compelling, original video content across all platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, and streaming. This role requires a self-starter with strong editorial instincts, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities:

Pitch, produce, shoot, and edit original short-form and long-form video content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
Develop feature stories, community-focused content, and highly shareable digital-first pieces.
Collaborate with production, newsroom, and creative teams to establish strong visual storytelling that enhances editorial narratives across multiple program formats.
Produce integrated and sponsored content in partnership with sales clients while maintaining brand standards.
Line produce and support live broadcasts, special programming, and live events as needed.
Manage logistics for live productions, including crew coordination, scheduling, and on-site execution.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and creative goals are met.
Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of experience producing, writing, shooting, and editing original video content in a television station or similar professional production environment.
Demonstrated experience in live broadcast production.
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft engaging scripts and digital copy.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Working knowledge of Canon C300 and Sony FX3 camera systems.
Experience operating in a live control room environment.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite tools.
Strong understanding of digital distribution strategies and social media best practices.
Experience line producing or supervising live broadcasts.
Familiarity with audience engagement analytics and digital performance metrics.
Experience producing OTT or streaming content.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field

The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $95,500 to $128,000 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.

申請

關於ABC Owned TV Stations:

Disney Entertainment Television 集團為公司的串流平台及其有線和廣播網絡創造原創的娛樂和新聞內容。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

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這個職位隸屬於 WLS Television, Inc.，其所屬的業務部門是 ABC Owned TV Stations。

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