Product Manager, Live Production Workflows & Tools
Disney
Product Manager, Live Production Workflows & Tools
Job Description
Job Summary:
Join the ABC News Product & Strategy team as a Product Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting, designing and rolling out solutions for our production and delivery workflows and tools. You will be responsible for solving complex problems across various production, operations, and editorial stakeholder groups, with a special focus on production control rooms, master control automation, and streaming distribution. This role is responsible for gathering requirements, designing solutions, and managing the rollout of new systems.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify and address specific needs in control room, live streaming, and digital workflows. This includes pre-production workflows and scheduling solutions.
- Support the integration and optimization of production and master control systems, including working with vendors and solutions like Versio automation, Ross switchers and automation, XPression graphics, and other PCR/MCR technologies
- Manage the entire lifecycle of production workflows, from initial concept to deployment and post-launch support.
- Work closely with software development, media operations, product development, and editorial groups to develop and refine solutions.
- Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new production technologies and workflows.
- Design and implement training programs for staff on new production systems and tools.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in live television news broadcasting and production, FAST channels, and the direct-to-consumer landscape.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7 years of Product Management experience in television, streaming, or digital news production related projects
- Proven ability to work effectively with operations, production, and technology teams in a media environment.
- Experience working with software development and engineering teams to define requirements, refine features, and ultimately launch new tools and workflows
- Knowledge of various production automation, master control, and broadcast systems and vendors, and the ability to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field.
- Experience in product management, particularly in media or broadcast-related projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with a wide range of broadcast technologies including Evertz Magnum/IRM, Riedel intercom, Ross automation/switchers/graphics, Lawo audio, VizRT graphics, Avid environments, AWS Elemental Live encoding, and others
- Background in software development or UX design, particularly in solutions related to live television news production.
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the broadcast and digital media production space, working at the intersection of product, strategy, and operations to create impactful solutions that allow ABC News to create content quickly and effectively.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $148,700 to $199,400 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 ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location New York, New York, United States
Salary
148,700 - 199,400 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Problem-solving across various production, operations, and editorial stakeholder groupsintermediate
- Gathering requirements and designing solutionsintermediate
- Managing rollout of new systemsintermediate
- Deep understanding of latest trends and technologies in live television news broadcasting and productionintermediate
- Designing and implementing training programsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (experience)
- 7 years of Product Management experience in television, streaming, or digital news production related projects (experience)
- Proven ability to work effectively with operations, production, and technology teams in a media environment (experience)
- Experience working with software development and engineering teams to define requirements, refine features, and ultimately launch new tools and workflows (experience)
- Knowledge of various production automation, master control, and broadcast systems and vendors (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a wide range of broadcast technologies including Evertz Magnum/IRM, Riedel intercom, Ross automation/switchers/graphics, Lawo audio, VizRT graphics, Avid environments, AWS Elemental Live encoding (experience)
- Background in software development or UX design, particularly in solutions related to live television news production (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify and address specific needs in control room, live streaming, and digital workflows
- Support the integration and optimization of production and master control systems
- Manage the entire lifecycle of production workflows, from initial concept to deployment and post-launch support
- Work closely with software development, media operations, product development, and editorial groups to develop and refine solutions
- Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new production technologies and workflows
Benefits
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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Product Manager, Live Production Workflows & Tools
Disney
Product Manager, Live Production Workflows & Tools
Job Description
Job Summary:
Join the ABC News Product & Strategy team as a Product Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting, designing and rolling out solutions for our production and delivery workflows and tools. You will be responsible for solving complex problems across various production, operations, and editorial stakeholder groups, with a special focus on production control rooms, master control automation, and streaming distribution. This role is responsible for gathering requirements, designing solutions, and managing the rollout of new systems.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify and address specific needs in control room, live streaming, and digital workflows. This includes pre-production workflows and scheduling solutions.
- Support the integration and optimization of production and master control systems, including working with vendors and solutions like Versio automation, Ross switchers and automation, XPression graphics, and other PCR/MCR technologies
- Manage the entire lifecycle of production workflows, from initial concept to deployment and post-launch support.
- Work closely with software development, media operations, product development, and editorial groups to develop and refine solutions.
- Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new production technologies and workflows.
- Design and implement training programs for staff on new production systems and tools.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in live television news broadcasting and production, FAST channels, and the direct-to-consumer landscape.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7 years of Product Management experience in television, streaming, or digital news production related projects
- Proven ability to work effectively with operations, production, and technology teams in a media environment.
- Experience working with software development and engineering teams to define requirements, refine features, and ultimately launch new tools and workflows
- Knowledge of various production automation, master control, and broadcast systems and vendors, and the ability to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field.
- Experience in product management, particularly in media or broadcast-related projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with a wide range of broadcast technologies including Evertz Magnum/IRM, Riedel intercom, Ross automation/switchers/graphics, Lawo audio, VizRT graphics, Avid environments, AWS Elemental Live encoding, and others
- Background in software development or UX design, particularly in solutions related to live television news production.
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the broadcast and digital media production space, working at the intersection of product, strategy, and operations to create impactful solutions that allow ABC News to create content quickly and effectively.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $148,700 to $199,400 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 ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location New York, New York, United States
Salary
148,700 - 199,400 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Problem-solving across various production, operations, and editorial stakeholder groupsintermediate
- Gathering requirements and designing solutionsintermediate
- Managing rollout of new systemsintermediate
- Deep understanding of latest trends and technologies in live television news broadcasting and productionintermediate
- Designing and implementing training programsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (experience)
- 7 years of Product Management experience in television, streaming, or digital news production related projects (experience)
- Proven ability to work effectively with operations, production, and technology teams in a media environment (experience)
- Experience working with software development and engineering teams to define requirements, refine features, and ultimately launch new tools and workflows (experience)
- Knowledge of various production automation, master control, and broadcast systems and vendors (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a wide range of broadcast technologies including Evertz Magnum/IRM, Riedel intercom, Ross automation/switchers/graphics, Lawo audio, VizRT graphics, Avid environments, AWS Elemental Live encoding (experience)
- Background in software development or UX design, particularly in solutions related to live television news production (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify and address specific needs in control room, live streaming, and digital workflows
- Support the integration and optimization of production and master control systems
- Manage the entire lifecycle of production workflows, from initial concept to deployment and post-launch support
- Work closely with software development, media operations, product development, and editorial groups to develop and refine solutions
- Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new production technologies and workflows
Benefits
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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