Production Assistant

Full Time Job
Job Summary:

Production & Development Assistant to support a Senior Executive Producer at ABC News.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support including phone coverage, organizing meetings, travel & expenses, and calendar management
• Meet and greet guests
• Assist in development process for original nonfiction content; Track pitches, do research, generate ideas, and assist in creating sales presentations
• Assist show producers with show segments and guests
• Assist with production management and show offices
• Arrange for tickets to tapings for studio guests

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum internship experience working in television production, or at a talent agency, or management firm
• Passion for and knowledge of Entertainment/Pop Culture (Film, TV, Music and the Internet), Politics and News
• Familiarity with the entertainment industry and working directly with talent, producers, and talent reps
• Must have an ability to multitask and manage and prioritize a heavy workload with a ''can do'' attitude
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information
• Strong interest in live broadcast television
• Proficient at Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Photoshop/basic editing a plus

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

About Disney ABC Television Group:

Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, DATG includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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