Director, Publicity (ABC News)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10155145 Emplacement Washington, District de Columbia, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Entertainment Television Date de publication 16/07/2026Résumé du poste:
Director, Publicity will manage media relations for ABC News’ Washington DC Bureau, including supporting DC-based events and initiatives, key news talent and executives, and leading program publicity efforts for the Emmy® Award winning “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” ABC News’ pre-eminent, top-rated Sunday public affairs program, featuring newsmaker interviews and dynamic roundtable discussions and debates on a wide range of global issues and politics.
This role will work closely with the ABC News’ SVP and the VP of Communications & Publicity in NYC as well as the DC Bureau Chief to serve as a primary point of contact with media for DC-based communications efforts.
Additionally, this role will work closely with the Executive Producer and team for "This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on all media outreach and program publicity for the program, including announcing and promoting weekly guests, servicing transcripts, positioning weekly program ratings and creating an overall strategy for the public affairs show based on priorities and opportunities.
As such, the role also interacts with external program guests and their representatives and would require working in-person Wednesday-Sunday, with Monday and Tuesdays off.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary point of contact with media and spokesperson for ABC News’ DC Bureau, executives and talent
- Work with DC-based correspondents and producers to ensure their exclusives and stories are amplified externally
- Develop and facilitate publicity opportunities for DC-based anchors/hosts/correspondents, including pitching and covering interviews, features, speaking engagements or panels
- Help lead planning efforts on all DC-based events including the White House Correspondents Dinner, program screenings and more
- Support political coverage which can include election coverage, polling and more
- Draft relevant press materials including releases, remarks, talking points, messaging and more
- Develop strategies to implement, manage and broaden social media impact via PR channels and work closely with program and ABC News social teams
- Partner with Human Resources and DC Bureau Chief on any internal employee events and communications for bureau
Required Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related field
- Proven experience developing and executing publicity strategies in a fast-paced environment
- Strong track record of securing earned media coverage
- Experience supporting high-profile talent and executives
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends in support of news cycles (Wednesday-Sunday schedule)
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in news, political, or broadcast media environments
- Strong understanding of the political landscape and DC media ecosystem
- Established relationships with national and political press
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $135,800.00 to $186,600.00 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 Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television est une collection de marques de contenu renommées de The Walt Disney Company qui créent des programmes originaux de divertissement et d’actualités pour les plateformes de streaming Disney+, Hulu et Star de la société, ainsi que ses réseaux de diffusion et de câble. Son vaste portefeuille inclut ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content et Onyx Collective, en plus des Disney Television Studios, qui comprennent 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature et Walt Disney Television Alternative. Délivrant plus de 4 500 heures de programmation par an réparties sur plus de 300 programmes de tous genres, les marques créatives de Disney Entertainment Television sont à l’avant-garde de la narration révolutionnaire, tout en captivant le public et en suscitant des éloges. En 2023, la programmation d’excellence de Disney Entertainment Television a remporté 163 nominations aux Emmy® dans les catégories en journée, en prime time, actualités et documentaires, ainsi que dans les catégories enfants et famille.
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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, 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.