Senior Producer, Windy City Live

Chicago’s #1 television station is looking for a Senior Producer to lead a team of hard working creatives. Windy City LIVE is an award winning one-hour studio-based local show with a live audience. The popular program features topical news, pop culture, celebrity guests and stories that make Chicagoans proud.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced television/digital video producer with management leadership experience and an extensive background in the “talk” genre and format. The Senior Producer will not only work with producers day-to-day on show production & segment ideas but also plan / create major show initiatives that best serve the viewership / Chicagoland.

Job Responsibilities

•    Managing the day to day editorial vision of WCL, including developing ideas for compelling    entertaining and local segments and themed shows

• Responsible for working with producers day-to-day on the editorial content within each show
• Frequent involvement in day of show production
• Support Producers in all aspects of show development and production

•    Work closely with the sales and marketing team to develop integrated content

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must be extremely personable, highly organized, comfortable with emerging technology and change, and have a love for Chicago.

•       10+ years working in the in the TV industry (5+ in Live TV).
•       5+ years of management experience.
•       Experience in a Control Room environment

• Solid communication skills, highly creative and able to innovate on the fly
• Must be dialed into all things Chicago along with a solid understanding of the city, suburbs and what motivates people to tune in.
• Experience across multi-platforms

 Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have extensive knowledge and understanding of all things “Chicago”, and will demonstrate a passion for the community.

Additional Information

Interested applicants should upload a resume along with references online at www.disneycareers.com.

Requisition ID# 723285BR

No phone calls please.

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Reporting Location – Chicago, IL