To work at Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is to be connected, inspired, educated and supported by the people you work with and by the community around you. We are committed to increasing our diversity so that the communities we serve will also see they are represented and valued within our organization. We’re excited to share a new job opportunity for a Public Affairs Associate Producer.
The Public Affairs Associate Producer will assist with live production, multimedia projects and occasional post-production work. Primary responsibilities will include working on Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol programs but will occasionally work on other broadcast and digital projects. As the primary assistant to the Producer, this role will provide backup support for live show Producer duties throughout the year.
**Starting Salary $26 - $30 per hour depending on qualifications
**HYBRID workplace
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Production Planning (65% of time)
- Assist in planning, researching and pre-interviewing potential subjects for live broadcasts and field shoots. Collaborate with Production Assistant to gather this information on a weekly basis.
- Phone interview potential guests to collect background information and assess ability to communicate effectively as part of a live television broadcast.
- Schedule guests for both live production and occasional field production.
- Independently pursue story ideas and leads to determine viability.
- Communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders regularly and clearly to facilitate workflow, project planning and execution.
- Establish and maintain relationships with regular guests on the program, including essayists and panelists.
Production and Post-Production (25% of time)
- Assists in tracking DEI goals for the show including topics and guests to create a statewide program that is reflective of the diversity in our state and region.
- Collaborates with other Public Affairs staff to manage weekly live productions and topics within these productions.
- Collaborates with colleagues to manage deliverables, paperwork and files, creation of indexes and databases to track multiple editorial and compliance requirements.
- Assists with main show producer duties including researching and writing bumpers, creating rundowns and individual scripts/segments in QNews software.
- Act as backup show Producer when required to ensure production(s) continue smoothly.
- Review pre-produced segments for accuracy, spelling, etc before live productions.
- Schedule and oversee field shoots (very occasional).
Growth/Development (5% of time)
- In preparation to become backup show producer for live Public Affairs productions:
- Write copy, intros and outros, segment questions for live studio productions.
- Produce/manage live broadcast including communication with on-air talent before and during the program, timing the show so it comes on-time, communicating with director and other crew members before and during the production.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and demonstrate excellent time management in a fast-paced, live production environment.
Other duties as assigned (5% of time)
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience
- 3 years media production experience including live broadcast production
- Coursework and/or training in communications or journalism
- Proven political non-partisanship
- Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Broadcast Journalism
- 4+ years of experience in broadcast news or public affairs production
- 1-2 years of experience writing scripts for television broadcast
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker and/or other databases.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Self-starter who independently solves problems and takes initiative.
- 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.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.
- Ability to work Wednesday evenings during the legislative session and EVERY Friday night throughout the year in order to support live broadcasts.
We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
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