Associate Director of Television
State of Mississippi
Salary: $61,416.94 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9346-0247-20250212hind
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 02/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
About the Agency
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens, and entertains Mississippians. As the only statewide radio and television broadcast network, MPB connects Mississippi households and communities. MPB programming focuses on the people, resources, and attractions that reflect Mississippi’s unique culture and diverse heritage.
MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state’s emergency preparedness and response system. Every weekday, MPB News produces 11 newscasts dedicated to Mississippi stories. MPB reaches over 50,000 people a day through various social media channels.
Position Overview
Mississippi Public Broadcasting seeks an experienced television professional to join our team as the Associate Director of Television. The incumbent will oversee the production, coordination, and broadcast of MPB's television programs. This role includes:
- Production Management: Supervise and coordinate all aspects of television production.
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of producers, directors, and production staff.
- Project Oversight: Manage multiple television projects simultaneously.
- Creative Input: Contribute creative ideas to enhance program quality.
- Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in television production.
- Collaboration: Work closely with writers, editors, and cinematographers.
- Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and control costs.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain quality control measures for all programs.
- Compliance: Ensure productions adhere to industry regulations.
- Department Management: Assist the Director of Television with various reporting requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 5+ years of experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of experience and one (1-2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in television.
For questions about this position, please e-mail careers@mpbonline.org.
Address:
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201