Product Manager, Media Acquisition

$142,600 - $191,100/Yr

Disney - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Product Manager for Media Acquisition at ABC News will be instrumental in designing and implementing news production workflows, focusing on live media acquisition and content organization. This role involves conducting user research, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing the rollout of new solutions to enhance media production processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify and address specific needs for ABC News for live and tape content acquisition workflows and processes.
• Engage with vendors such as TVU, LiveU, IBM, Telestream and others to develop solutions, create integrations and optimize workflows.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of projects, 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 media workflow solutions.
• Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new technologies and workflows.
• Design and implement training programs for staff on new media systems and workflows.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies related to live production workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience with product management particularly with media or production related projects.
• Strong experience in television, streaming, or digital news production, with a specific focus on live news acquisition, transmission and streaming.
• Proven ability to work effectively with operations, production, and technology teams in a media environment.
• Knowledge of various live video systems and vendors, and the ability to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in software development or UX design, particularly in solutions related to news and content production.

Benefits

• Health Insurance & Wellbeing
• Childcare Options
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Weekly Pay