Executive Director, News Integration Job at The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Bal

Overview

ABC Owned Television Stations is looking for an experienced, dynamic Executive Director of News Integration. This leader will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and impact of news content across platforms. They will collaborate closely with both OTV and ABC News to drive high-value, topical coverage and specials. A key focus of the role will be launching and leading a daily California-focused streaming newscast, elevating the "On Your Side" brand through compelling storytelling while aligning with broader content and synergy priorities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen collaboration between OTV and ABC News to consistently deliver high-level local news content across all platforms—daily, weekly, and long-term.
• Coordinate and integrate news teams to maximize impact on breaking news, live events, major projects, specialty units, and company initiatives.
• Build and implement strategic initiatives to elevate our core product—local news—by providing tools for growth, fostering editorial excellence, and driving innovation across platforms.
• Oversee OTV’s streaming strategy in close partnership with ABC News Live and create a centralized coaching and feedback system to support newsroom development.
• Work to supercharge partnerships, ensure alignment, and enhance storytelling by leveraging both local and national resources.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in journalism and/or news
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating linear and digital video content in a collaborative environment for a platform, agency, network, or brand
• Demonstrated leadership skills, leading individuals and managing stakeholders
• Knowledge of the content creation workflow including videography, editing, etc.
• A positive and optimistic outlook that matches the brand’s mission
• Strong innovation, change management and time-management skills
• Solid background collaborating, building rapport and cultivating relationships across levels
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or other relevant major

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Awareness of digital formats and trends in emerging platforms
• Familiarity with local news
• Multi-platform experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $201,400.00 to $270,100.00 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.