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Tasks
- Videography and Editing on Pioneer PBS produced programs
- Provide technical consistency and quality control for production in multiple formats (live, pre-recorded, studio-based, web formats, etc.
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- Stay current with trends and skills in editing, videography, graphics, program content and delivery via multiple formats
- Work with program producers, videographers, underwriting representatives, and others to prepare content for distribution
- Work cooperatively with representatives of all Pioneer departments to advance Pioneer’s mission.
- Develop promos for Pioneer PBS content
- Maintain a work schedule that is consistent with the needs of Pioneer, the production teams, with long hours as needed to complete productions, and as defined in consultation with your supervisor
- Participate in Pioneer events and station-wide projects
- Work with photographers, editors, writers, researchers, narrators, web designers, underwriters, and others in a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality content to Pioneer audiences
- Develop related materials that “enhances, educates, or promotes” the subject matter
- Experiment on new platforms to widen the audience for the content created through social and other developing technologies.
Skills & characteristics needed
- Integrity to develop and maintain strong, trusting working relationships with other Pioneer staff, free-lance workers, and production team members
- Leadership to embrace teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to shoot and edit video for TV, the web, social platforms and other distribution systems as needed
- Technical skill and intuitive understanding for video and editing technologies—from software to closed captioning to audio and video standards--including the ability to assess and address problems in a complex system
- Understanding of, and ability to utilize production lighting
- Ability for independent thought, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the foresight to involve leaders and management as needed to resolve problems early
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication, people, and organizational skills
- An even temperament, even when working under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work long hours occasionally when production deadlines demand. Flexible, evening & on occasion overnights.
- Dedication to the mission of Pioneer PBS
- Respect for colleagues and for the mission of public television
- Public relations skills to build and maintain relationships with the public
- Ability to learn quickly, especially with technology
- Be a self-starter, show initiative
- Must be able to receive direction regarding content creation and complete assignments on time with minimal supervision, including working on your own.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
BA Journalism, Production or Mass/Comm or 5+ years of related experience.
Additional Notes
Ability to work well under deadlines is a must. In-state travel required, occasional out-of-state. Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and/or working on a computer.
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