The primary purpose of the producer/reporter is to develop and produce original, multi-platform content focused primarily on science, innovation, the environment and state issues for PBS North Carolina and its audiences. Reporting to the Senior Producer, this position will be given deadline-based assignments in alignment with production calendars for episodic broadcast programs as well as digital media platforms. This position is responsible for managing assigned stories and projects from concept through final delivery while working within the editorial vision, standards and priorities established by the Original Productions team.
Working collaboratively with the Senior Producer, this role will coordinate production staff, freelancers and community partners in the production of stories including researching ideas, developing pitches, identifying interview subjects, coordinating field production, writing scripts, editing and managing productions through delivery.
This position will take an 'audience first' approach and serve PBS NC's audiences through produced media content. The position will require collaboration with leaders of the greater PBS NC Content, Marketing, Creative Design & Social Media teams. The position requires skills in editorial judgment, project management, public media standards, and multi-platform storytelling. The position must balance strong storytelling and editorial rigor with deadlines, available resources, and production budgets.
This position will represent PBS NC's Content Division in partnership projects.
This position will work onsite five days per week at PBS North Carolina located in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen, PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information, visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.
PBS North Carolina's Content division provides North Carolinians with national and local programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.
High school diploma or equivalency and four years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Non-linear editing experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similarly structured video software and a proven ability to deliver a media project from concept through post-production delivery.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.
Overview
The University of North Carolina System is a multi-campus university dedicated to serving the state of North Carolina and its people through world-class teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. More than 225,000 students are enrolled in the UNC System’s 16 university campuses across the state and the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the country’s first public, residential high school for gifted students.
The UNC System is one of the strongest and most successful systems of public higher education in the nation. It’s mission—to discover, create, transmit, and apply knowledge to address the needs of individuals and society—remains true to the University’s founding ideal of shared knowledge in a free society. In addition, the UNC System has a long-standing commitment to public service. The UNC Center for Public Television, the UNC Health Care System, the NC Arboretum, and other University affiliates and programs reap social and economic benefits for the citizens of the state.
System Office
The UNC System Office, located in Raleigh, houses the offices of the president and senior administrative staff for the University. This core administrative staff executes the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and provides Systemwide leadership and support in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, communications, strategy and policy, human resources, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates.
