Producer

The Walt Disney Company

. Contribute to the overall editorial and production strategy for Start Here .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,600 - $102,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing high-quality news content across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on editorial decision-making, audience engagement, and innovative storytelling. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

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Video Podcast ProductionEditorial Decision-MakingAudience Development StrategiesAvid EditingCollaborative Leadership

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Hard Skills

Content CreationScript WritingNews Package ProductionMulti-Platform Content DevelopmentInterview ConductingProject ManagementProblem-SolvingDigital Format AwarenessVisual StorytellingNews Judgment

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexible MindsetCollaborative Style

Tools & Technologies

YouTubeSocial Media PlatformsStreaming PlatformsEmerging Platforms

Industry Keywords

Network-Level Television NewsDaily News CycleNewsroom CultureEditorial PrioritiesVisual Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the overall editorial and production strategy for Start Here
Participate in daily content creation and guide the show’s evolution into a daily news video podcast and multi-platform news franchise
Help oversee the creative and editorial direction of each video podcast episode
Write and produce segments, and write and conduct interviews
Partner with the Host/Managing Editor and other producers to shape editorial priorities, identify compelling stories, and develop innovative storytelling
Work with editors to cut and produce show segments and episodes
Collaborate with the host and editor throughout the production process
Help foster a collaborative newsroom culture and ensure exceptional journalism, storytelling, and visual execution
Drive the creative vision, visual identity, and audience growth strategy
Develop platform-specific content and distribution approaches for YouTube, social media, streaming, and emerging platforms
Collaborate with editorial, production, graphics, audience development, Legal, Standards, and Rights & Clearances teams
Ensure compliance with company policies and expand the show’s reach through original and social-first storytelling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of experience producing network-level television news
Strong portfolio spanning daily programming and long-form storytelling
Proven success leading productions and teams and driving editorial decision-making in a fast-paced newsroom
Exceptional news judgment and deep understanding of the daily news cycle
Experience developing and producing high-quality news packages and multi-platform content
Experience writing and producing scripts for a video podcast news program
Familiarity with Avid editing
Experience collaborating with a podcast host on editorial direction, scripting, conducting interviews, and tracking
Experience collaborating with editors to cut and produce segments of a video podcast
Deep understanding of YouTube, social media platforms, audience development, and engagement strategies
Outstanding organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive under deadline pressure
Flexible, growth-oriented mindset and collaborative leadership style
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Awareness of digital formats and trends across emerging platforms (preferred)
Experience launching, growing, or transforming streaming, digital, or video-first news products (strongly preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Primarily On-Site / Occasionally from Home