Sr. Program Associate Job Arlington area,Virginia USA,Management

Position Title:

Sr. Program Associate

Department:

Programming Operations & Engagement

Corporate Area:

General Audience Programming

Status:

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager

Title:

Sr. Director, Programming & Operations

Position Overview:

The Senior Program Associate in General Audience Programming is a key member of the Programming & Operations team, responsible for facilitating the post-production and delivery process of General Audience, PLUS, and Fundraising content. This individual is an important liaison among producers, GA Programming, and internal stakeholders, and must maintain and update program material from acceptance through the duration of the project’s rights period.

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)…