PBS
POSITION TITLE: Director, Content Management
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Regular/Full-time
SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of the general audience content team in the coordination of PBS’s Internet-based and digital content and services with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as part of a dynamic team of journalistic professionals committed to maintaining and supporting high quality editorial and innovative news, features and multimedia on the PBS.org Web site and on new and emerging platforms;
Lead development of content across a wide variety of genres including news and public affairs, science and technology, history, arts and culture, home improvement and more, serving as a key editorial lead and decision-maker in the overall content commissioning process;
Provide editorial oversight including day-to-day management of workflow and assignments and the direct coordination of participants, activities and communications;
Provide strategic and tactical new media leadership on special high-profile projects such as the framing and planning around PBS’s 2008 Election coverage;
Cultivate and manage relationships with both content producers and the PBS station community, providing information and consulting services as needed to strengthen the user experience system-wide;
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings. Anticipates their impact and application to new and existing services;
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and success of projects, measuring actual results against desired outcomes, mission intentions and fundraising goals;
Perform other duties as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
A minimum 6-8 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, Editorial and Web production experience, Multi-media management experience.
Major media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
Experience with film or television production, video production management, or the creation of online/broadband video offerings a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of multimedia publishing including knowledge of HTML and web editing software;
Online publishing experience;
Familiarity with Flash, RSS, downloadable and streaming media;
Familiarity with and major interest in Web 2.0 practices, social media tools, community services, social networking, wikis, and shareable widgets.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Proven leadership experience and evolved team development skills;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS
POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Content & Video
DEPARTMENT: Interactive
STATUS: Regular/Full-time
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The position will play an integral role in the definition and execution of PBS’s digital video experience to bring a wide variety of award-winning programming to a whole new audience.
This position will also be responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of PBS’s Internet-based content and services for a general (adult) audience, with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America. As part of the content team, the content manager is accountable for ensuring the editorial quality and integrity of PBS.org and the program-specific content it delivers over the Internet. Support overall PBS goals related to TV tune-in, loyalty, and audience retention and expansion through program promotion, site maintenance, and participation in related strategic planning.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development of video strategy:
Evaluate the large number of streaming video requests and work with producers to create the best video offering on pbs.org and station sites;
Characterize our video offerings, keeping track, helping pitch and frame new video products or services.
Content management:
Manage relationships with external producers at PBS member stations and independent production companies;
Lead internal, cross-disciplinary teams to support site updates and launches;
Evaluate content proposals and budgets, as well as site content prior to launch;
Lead and participate in team and department projects, especially those tied to the development of general audience content and services for the PBS.org homepage and site “shell”;
Research and generate new business ideas and strategies for a dedicated digital service back to stations;
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Experience in web product management, the creation of online/broadband video offerings, film or television production or video production management is required;
A minimum of 4-7 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, experience writing and editing materials for publication online or in print; Editorial and Web production experience;
Media industry experience strongly preferred. Experience with membership organizations a plus;
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Fluent in Web 2.0 practices including knowledge of downloadable and streaming media (podcasting, Web steaming, online video, etc);
Familiar with video formats including FLV (Flash Video), Windows Media Video, RealMedia, Quicktime, DivX, etc.
Familiar with nonlinear editing systems, video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Avid), compression technologies.
Must have a thorough understanding of television, video and/or video production.
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
Proven ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Proven time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS
POSITION TITLE: Content Manager, PBS Interactive
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Full-time/Regular
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of PBS’s Internet-based content and services for a general (adult) audience, with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America. As part of the content team, the content manager is accountable for ensuring the editorial quality and integrity of PBS.org and the program-specific content it delivers over the Internet. Support overall PBS goals related to TV tune-in, loyalty, and audience retention and expansion through program promotion, site maintenance, and participation in related strategic planning.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage relationships with external producers at PBS member stations and independent production companies;
Collaborate with external producers, serving as their main point of contact at PBS Interactive throughout the site development process;
Lead internal, cross-disciplinary teams to support site updates and launches, including sharing content plans, gathering feedback, identifying and finding solutions to problems (such as lack of compliance with PBS development specifications and/or necessary evolution of those specifications) and managing schedules;
Evaluate site content prior to launch to ensure compliance with PBS Editorial Standards, when necessary authority has been established;
Evaluate content proposals and budgets, recommending green-lighting decisions and investment levels to the Director;
Lead and participate in team and department projects, especially those tied to the development of general audience content and services for the PBS.org homepage and site “shell”;
Collaborate with PBS Communications and Brand Management and Promotion staff to help optimize exposure for PBS.org content;
Orient new producers to PBS.org policies and processes;
Participate in quality assurance testing and review of sites;
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 4-7 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, experience writing and editing materials for publication online or in print; Editorial and Web production experience;
Media industry experience strongly preferred. Experience with membership organizations a plus;
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field of study;
Experience working as a Web producer, content developer, writer, editor, or a related field.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc;
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations;
Strong background in writing and editing;
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation;
Ability to quickly learn about emerging content distribution technologies and suggest applications for PBS content.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
Superior organizational skills and attention to details;
Ability to manage expectations of multiple constituencies;
Resourceful, self-directed, and flexible team player;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a command of grammar and spelling;
Creative thinker and problem solver;
Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Excellent relationship and project management skills, particularly with third-party content producers/contributors working at a distance;
Tactfulness when responding to questions, concerns, or requests;
Capable of meeting aggressive deadlines;
Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS
POSITION TITLE: Director, PBS Engage
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Full-time/Project
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Provide for the strategic and tactical leadership in the planning and execution of PBS’s social media initiatives (PBS Engage). This includes, but is not limited to ensuring the successful integration of social media into the overall PBS.org environment; cultivating and managing relationships with PBS stations and stakeholders, including the Social Media Advisory Board; facilitating communication between the production team, PBS staff, and PBS’s national producers; and for ensuring that the social media strategies and initiatives are aligned with PBS’s overall editorial and technical standards for interactive content.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the process of tools development and rollout of social media tools to PBS stations, including the evaluation of community software vendors and hiring/contracting with necessary vendors.
Consult with PBS Engage production team on editorial relationship between pre-populated and user-generated content. Create a framework/strategy that could potentially be adopted and utilized within other national program sites on PBS.org.
Facilitate the integration of social media tools into existing, relevant, signature PBS.org program Web sites, working with outside producers and other PBS staff members.
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings particularly related but not limited to social media. Anticipate their impact and envision application to new and existing services in the public media realm.
Work with PBS Interactive web analytics staff and the production team to develop meaningful metrics for PBS Engage site usage and monitor progress.
Ensure the alignment of overall editorial and technical approaches to online community and user-generated content policies for PBS Engage and PBS Interactive as a whole.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
A minimum 6-8 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, web production, or multi-media management.
Must have experience applying emerging media technologies, trends and innovations in the new media marketplace.
Major media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
Experience with film or television production, video production management, or the creation of online/broadband video offerings a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Strong understanding of applications facilitating user engagement and contribution/sharing of user-generated content.
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Ability to quickly learn about emerging content distribution technologies and suggest applications for PBS’s social media strategy.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
Strong background in writing and editing.
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Proven leadership experience and evolved team development skills;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS
POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Project (through 1/2009)
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Play an integral role in the framing, planning and execution of PBS’s 2008 Election coverage. Includes but not limited to providing editorial oversight and management of online and new platform efforts, cultivating and managing relationships with content producers, PBS station community, consultants, contractors and potential high profile partners such as National Public Radio (NPR).
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Propose, conceptualize, plan and implement new and innovative ideas for PBS and member station online election coverage;
Facilitate the integration of PBS Elections coverage, promotion and features into existing, relevant, signature PBS.org program Web sites, working with outside producers and other PBS staff members;
Ensure the alignment of overall editorial and technical approaches to online community and user-generated content policies for PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives and PBS Interactive as a whole;
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings particularly related but not limited to the political/election/civic participation space. Anticipate their impact and envision application to new and existing services in the public media realm;
Collaborate with PBS Interactive, Communications, and Brand Management and Promotion staff to help optimize exposure for PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives content;
Evaluate and assess PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives;
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
A minimum 4-7 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, Editorial and Web production experience, Multi-media management experience.
Media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Must have experience applying emerging media technologies, trends and innovations in the new media marketplace.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content, media literacy tools, or civic engagement materials a plus.
Experience with or exposure to film, television, or broadband/multi-platform video production a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Strong understanding of applications facilitating user engagement and contribution/sharing of user-generated content.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
Strong background in writing and editing.
Must be familiar with Web 2.0 practices, social media tools and online community services.
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
