Sr. Program Associate

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Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage program delivery. Oversee the post-acceptance process to ensure adherence to programming, packaging and deliverable guidelines

• Oversee the completion of Programming and Operations paperwork for incoming programs via Producer Portals (including format, webtags, production credits, and other program documentation)

• Support Assistant Director(s) in obtaining and managing project deliverables

• Screen programs in production for Standards compliance issues and create flag reports for communication to producers and internal departments

• Identify issues arising from program repackaging and coordinate with Assistant Director(s) to develop and implement solutions

• Deal with issues arising from late arriving broadcast masters and other deliverables

• Act as a source of information for internal concerns/queries

• Review repeat programming to ensure content and packaging is up-to-date or if repackaging is needed

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for success:

• 2 to 4 years' experience in television production and programming

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with experience in a public broadcasting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working in film/video production and post-production capacities

• Experience with PBS operations and procedures is desirable

• Experience with public television programming, guidelines and practices preferred

• Experience negotiating with producers on the subject of deliverables and other matters related to broadcast preferred

• Ability to identify and evaluate sensitive or problematic material in programs

• Ability to pre-screen programs prior to air to ensure that they meet all PBS packaging guidelines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel and a familiarity with database programming

• Excellent project management and organizational skills - working with multiple projects in numerous stages of development

• You display a strong attention to detail and ability to follow through proactively on projects until completion

• Ability to meet deadlines, work under stressful circumstances, react to change productively, and handle other essential duties as assigned

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - diplomacy a must

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Ability to work as a team player in a team environment

• Analytical skills with respect to program material

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $55,000 and $65,000/year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements for eligible employees, including: (i) eligibility for discretionary bonuses; (ii) various insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance; (iii) identity protection program; (iv) employee assistance program; (v) financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b); (vi) paid time off (17 days per year), paid sick time benefits (12 days per year), paid parental leave (60 days / 12 weeks ), and paid holidays (12 days per year). Details of these benefit plans will be provided upon request. The application window for this position is expected to close on 7/31/2026.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify the base hourly rate/salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.