The UNC System Office
Producer/Director
The UNC System Office, Durham, NC
About the OpportunityThis position willdirect and/or serve as a digital producer for original content as assigned.This position provides creative leadership from inception to completion inassisting with production and direction of program segments, entire programs orseries. This position develops, researches, produces, writes, directs, edits,and distributes digital and broadcast content. While the position workscollaboratively with co-workers and community partners, team members will alsowork independently to see productions are complete, accurate and meetorganization mission goals. This position is a member of PMNC Media InnovationsTeam and assists ongoing series producers with online distribution management,show and feature editing and delivery.
This work ranges frominvolvement with concept, content, funding/budget oversight to allpre-production, production and post-production activities, including socialmedia. This position may manage work teams and staff and may providesupervision and leadership to the staff involved or work independently todeliver engaging content. Position may also manage the resource allocation andlogistics for various digital platforms in production or post-production. Thisposition will serve as a representative of PBSNC's Content division inpartnership projects, serving the needs of both the partner and PBSNC.
This position may beeligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy.UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, withina 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to providetransformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertainand inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across ourfour channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The NorthCarolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolinaserves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-oncommunity involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us atFacebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.
About the Team
PBS North Carolina'sContent division provides North Carolinians with national and local programmingand services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire,entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and four years ofprogressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging mediaenvironment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination oftraining and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriatelyaccredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience-Full knowledge of the use and operation of a complete range of broadcast media equipment used to produce multiplatform content and to develop engagement and social strategies around produced content. Knowledge of current industry practices and standards.
-Ability to conceptualize, design, develop and deliver original complex media programs that reflect a comprehensive creative vision. Ability to independently originate and design artistic approaches to produce the most sophisticated content, supported by comprehensive technical knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment. Ability to set the creative tone for the series and manage the creative process across multiple teams. Skill at both long-form content creation and short-form content creation, promotion and distribution strategies and tactics across multiple platforms. Ability to examine viewership trends, ratings and metrics and synthesize findings into strong audience-driven programming ideas for development and execution.
-Ability to effectively lead and manage team members by originating, selecting and conveying comprehensive administrative, technical, artistic and aesthetic concepts verbally and in writing to achieve the desired outcome. Ability to craft contracts to meet project needs.
-Ability to work independently as a team member and apply judgment in developing, organizing and executing plans. Ability to independently develop contingency plans for resources and materials in anticipation of change. Excellent time management skills and experience working in deadline driven environment. Strong production management and budget tracking skills.
-Strong management skills and team player: ability to work with a team of content creators and external contractors
-Strong people skills; ability to work effectively with internal and external clients to accomplish the goals of PBS NC
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
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.
Human Resources Contact Information
This work ranges frominvolvement with concept, content, funding/budget oversight to allpre-production, production and post-production activities, including socialmedia. This position may manage work teams and staff and may providesupervision and leadership to the staff involved or work independently todeliver engaging content. Position may also manage the resource allocation andlogistics for various digital platforms in production or post-production. Thisposition will serve as a representative of PBSNC's Content division inpartnership projects, serving the needs of both the partner and PBSNC.
This position may beeligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy.UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, withina 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to providetransformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertainand inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across ourfour channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The NorthCarolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolinaserves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-oncommunity involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us atFacebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.
About the Team
PBS North Carolina'sContent division provides North Carolinians with national and local programmingand services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire,entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and four years ofprogressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging mediaenvironment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination oftraining and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriatelyaccredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience-Full knowledge of the use and operation of a complete range of broadcast media equipment used to produce multiplatform content and to develop engagement and social strategies around produced content. Knowledge of current industry practices and standards.
-Ability to conceptualize, design, develop and deliver original complex media programs that reflect a comprehensive creative vision. Ability to independently originate and design artistic approaches to produce the most sophisticated content, supported by comprehensive technical knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment. Ability to set the creative tone for the series and manage the creative process across multiple teams. Skill at both long-form content creation and short-form content creation, promotion and distribution strategies and tactics across multiple platforms. Ability to examine viewership trends, ratings and metrics and synthesize findings into strong audience-driven programming ideas for development and execution.
-Ability to effectively lead and manage team members by originating, selecting and conveying comprehensive administrative, technical, artistic and aesthetic concepts verbally and in writing to achieve the desired outcome. Ability to craft contracts to meet project needs.
-Ability to work independently as a team member and apply judgment in developing, organizing and executing plans. Ability to independently develop contingency plans for resources and materials in anticipation of change. Excellent time management skills and experience working in deadline driven environment. Strong production management and budget tracking skills.
-Strong management skills and team player: ability to work with a team of content creators and external contractors
-Strong people skills; ability to work effectively with internal and external clients to accomplish the goals of PBS NC
- Classification: Brdcst & Emrg Media Manager
- Appointment Type: Permanent
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Employment Type: EHRA
- EHRA Category: Instructional, Research and Information Technology
- Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
- Position Number: 20031490
- Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by October 27, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
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.
Human Resources Contact Information