Job Description 

Role and Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for leading and coordinating productions focusing on LCCMR funded Prairie Sportsman content. Responsibilities include: developing ideas for new programs, building relationships with production funders & partners, and executing new media initiatives. Develop content for multiple platforms and uses including broadcast, web-based delivery, education materials and promotion. 

• Supervise all aspects of content production from development of initial concept to delivery to the audience. 

• Write, research, and produce programs for Pioneer PBS broadcast and other content delivery systems 

• Work with photographers, editors, writers, researchers, narrators, web designers, underwriters, and others in a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality content to Pioneer audiences 

• Work with underwriting staff and prospective funders to expand the base of program support 

• Develop, maintain, and track legacy production budgets in consultation with Pioneer CFO, GM, others on Pioneer staff 

• Maintain compliance with appropriate rules and regulations, including those specific to LCCMR funded activities as specified by the Minnesota Legislature and Department of Administration, FCC regulations, and Pioneer production guidelines 

• Lead Prairie Sportsman production team or teams consisting of existing staff and free-lance workers 

• Collaborate with other members of the Pioneer management team to incorporate LCCMR productions into other Pioneer activities 

• Work with peers at other MPTA stations on collaborative projects as needed 

• Participate in Pioneer events and station-wide projects 

• Travel for Pioneer production needs to production sites and meetings throughout the area 

• 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 

• Develop related materials that "enhance, educate, or promote" the subject matter of Prairie Sportsman content.

Skills & characteristics needed

• Integrity to develop and maintain strong, trusting working relationships with other Pioneer staff, free- lance workers, production team members, funders, donors, and members of the public 

• Writing and research skills 

• The ability to write appropriately for TV, the web and other distribution systems 

• Accuracy and attention to detail in reporting information for broadcast, budgeting for projects, and working with colleagues 

• Excellent communication skills 

• An even temperament, even when working under tight deadlines 

• Willingness to work long hours

• 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 

• The ability to learn quickly, especially with technology 

• Be a self-starter, show initiative

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum of three years experience in video production, with a proven track record in researching, writing, and producing high-quality programs. Experience as on-air talent, with video photography and editing experience, is a plus. 

Additional Notes

Ability to work well under deadlines is a must. In-state travel required, with additional hours. Physical requirements: Must be able to perform essential job functions 

Tasks

●  Videography primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs

●  Editing primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs

●  Maintaining technical consistency and quality control for Legacy productions in multiple formats (live, pre-recorded, studio-based, web formats, and so on)

●  Staying current with trends and skills in editing, videography, graphics, program content and delivery via multiple formats

●  Working with program producers, videographers, underwriting representatives, and others to prepare content for distribution

●  Working cooperatively with representatives of all Pioneer departments to advance Pioneer’s mission through primarily legacy and MACP funded productions.

●  Developing promos for legacy 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

●  Work with peers at other MPTA stations on collaborative projects as needed

●  Participate in Pioneer events and station-wide projects primarily for Legacy & MACP funded 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 “enhance, educate, or promote” the subject matter of legacy amendment content-continue to 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

●  The 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 can be relied on to have 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

●  The ability to learn quickly, especially with technology

●  Be a self-starter, show initiative

●  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 and even international travel. Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and/or working on a computer.