PTI Producer - Almanac

The Part Time Intermittent (PTI) Producer executes the day-to-day production of Almanac and/or Almanac at the Capitol, turning editorial strategy into a coherent weekly flagship program. This role builds the rundown, shapes segment mix, manages show flow, coordinates guests and scripts, and ensures Almanac and/or Almanac at the Capitol remains a public affairs program with integrity.

Compensation: $50 to $60 per hour.

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office a minimum of three days per week.

• Produce Almanac/AATC from concept through air.
• Build weekly rundowns, show structure, segment mix, pacing, and guest strategy.
• Make day-to-day editorial decisions within priorities and standards set by the Managing Director.
• Integrate reporting from the Capitol, environmental, health, and Greater Minnesota beats into the weekly broadcast where appropriate.
• Develop recurring topical segments that support expanded coverage areas and new audience expectations.
• Help modernize Almanac’s format, tone, pacing, visual presentation, and audience relevance while preserving its trusted identity.
• Collaborate with the Assignment Editor on story pipeline, guest opportunities, and forward planning.
• Coordinate with the Associate Producer on Almanac at the Capitol handoffs during the legislative season.
• Support Town Hall production when topics align with Almanac editorial priorities.
• Flag editorial, guest, standards, or production risks to the Supervising Producer early.

• Identify Almanac segments repurposed for digital clips, explainers, web articles, You Tube segments, social posts, or newsletter items.
• Write or support digital summaries, headlines, segment descriptions, and audience-facing framing.
• Plan segments with digital extension in mind: what is shareable, searchable, explanatory, and useful for audiences beyond the Friday broadcast.
• Coordinate with digital teams to ensure Almanac content supports a future digital Almanac vertical with goals around accessibility, engagement, and discovery.

• Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 5 years of experience as a broadcast producer in a live television environment.
• At least 3 years of experience writing scripts for television broadcast.
• Demonstrable non-partisanship.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism or related.
• 7+ years of experience in broadcast news, public affairs or other live tv production.

• Self-starter who is an independent problem solver.
• Strong computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, One Drive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise with modern newsroom production software such as ENPS or iNews.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and experiences.
• Strong focus on audience and end user needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization.