WLS Programming Producer
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10143761 Emplacement Chicago, Illinois, États-Unis Entreprise ABC Owned TV Stations Date de publication 25/02/2026Résumé du poste:
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.
Sur ABC Owned TV Stations:
Le groupe Disney Entertainment Television crée des contenus originaux de divertissement et d’information pour les plateformes de streaming de la société et ses réseaux de câble et de diffusion.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à WLS Television, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ABC Owned TV Stations.
WLS Television, Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.