Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, Digital Media ​/ Production

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) has a full‑time Producer position in Lexington, Kentucky.

Used by more than two million people each week, KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, broadcasting into eight states and ten media markets. The organization produces hundreds of hours of award‑winning local productions and provides live and on‑demand streaming services. KET’s facilities are located in beautiful “horse country” with a thriving community that offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world‑class sporting events.

• Oversee all content elements and coordinate and execute all aspects of assigned productions including researching, developing, and writing production proposals, and conducting pre‑production meetings with content experts.
• Direct crew and talent on studio and field productions; initiate the scheduling of travel and accommodations for crew and talent. Operate professional cameras as needed.
• Create professional rough edits in a timely and efficient manner. Oversee online edit sessions and all aspects of post‑production including graphics creation, color correction, and audio post. Accurately log and categorize all program and raw footage files for digital archiving.
• Prepare and maintain records necessary for production, broadcast, and digital use including facilities requests, budgets, rights, contracts, music cue sheets, releases, copyright information, operational records, and reports.
• Contribute to content distribution across multiple platforms, strengthening digital capacity, and integrating digital production into the daily workflow. Execute the creative and editorial vision of KET Productions.
• Collaborate with team members by sharing skills, knowledge, and production processes. Seek and participate in training opportunities related to production, videography, editing, or other processes as applicable.
• Produce promotional spots for assigned productions as needed; provide accurate and timely information to the Marketing and Traffic departments. Oversee and package program deliverables according to established formats required by KET, NETA, APT, or PBS.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of television production experience preferred. Practical experience in television may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience with professional video cameras is required.
• Editing experience and directing finishing edit sessions is required.
• Strong computer, writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Availability on a flexible schedule and for weekend and overnight travel.
• Occasional moving/lifting/carrying of equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; occasional operation of equipment while standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Professional demeanor and appearance at all times.

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Employees are offered paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

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