Audience Engagement Editor - Disney : Job Details

Job Summary:The Disney Digital Media group within the News Group and Networks organization of Disney Entertainment is responsible for producing and presenting news content to audiences across all platforms, including ABCNews.com, major social media platforms, mobile apps, and other distribution endpoints.This role is charged with the curation of ABC News content, including social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc., updating the website homepage and communicating with external partners to obtain featured placement for stories and major events.Responsibilities:This person will produce a number of content types: including text, video, graphics, and livestreams to optimize ABC News' digital footprint across social platforms, as well as provide editorial insights on breaking and trending stories to ensure timely coverage.The candidate should be comfortable working quickly and efficiently across the entire Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. The role requires editing videos using Adobe Premiere, creating graphics using Canva and Photoshop and writing captions for all social platforms using SEO best practices.This individual should have strong editorial judgment and should be comfortable optimizing news content across platforms. In addition, this person should be comfortable working collaboratively across multiple teams as well as independently as needed. This position lives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where impeccable judgment is necessary.This position will help execute a growth and audience-first engagement strategy for ABC News Digital.This role is based in NYC and will span both weekdays and weekend days. If available, please submit examples of your work.Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in a news/digital media audience development operation
• Comfortable understanding of digital media landscape, including social media platforms and respective best practices, mobile news apps, basic SEO
• Keen understanding of the streaming ecosystem and digital distribution
• Proficient using Adobe Premiere/Photoshop
• Ability to think strategically and to interpret audience trends and data
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Adherence to the highest standards of journalism
• Must be available to work on short notice during breaking news situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a major news organization

Required Education:

• BA/BS from a four-year accredited college or university

#JConference2025The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $82,000 to $109,000 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.About Disney Entertainment Television:Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & Intl , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television .Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & Intl is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.#J-18808-Ljbffr