Associate Director, Content Packaging

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Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the processing of broadcast deliverables including technical QC, metadata QC, edit supervision and distribution package assembly.

• Supervise the process of updating media for editorial or technical issues. Coordinate with team to make sure that media is repackaged in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist Director, Content Packaging in developing SOPs and department metrics.

• Support customer service provided to internal and external clients as it relates to PBS technical specifications and distribution requirements.

• Represent Content Packaging at interdepartmental meetings.

• Train and develop Content Packaging team.

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements for success:

• 5+ years of experience working in communications, television or related are required

• B.A. in Communications, Television/Film production or similar field, or equivalent experience

• Experience In film/video post-production capacities, including AVID or other non-linear edited a plus

• Knowledge of broadcast technology and operations

• Familiarity with supervising/managing on-line and off-line editors in a post production processes and facilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with database programming.

• Strong management and supervisory skills.

• Familiarity with production costs and budgets a plus.

• Strong communication, information gathering and organizational skills; strong writing skills.

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

• Demonstrated understanding of PBS guidelines and practices with respect to program post- production and distribution and strong familiarity with public television programming and on-air packaging a plus.

• Analytical skills with respect to aesthetic material; ability to work with creative and technical personnel.

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $95,000/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 9/4/2026.

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.