Sr. Program Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage program delivery.
• Oversee the post-acceptance process to ensure adherence to programming, packaging and deliverable guidelines.
• Oversee the completion of Programming and Operations paperwork for incoming programs via Producer Portals (including format, webtags, production credits, and other program documentation).
• Support Assistant Director(s) in obtaining and managing project deliverables.
• Screen programs in production for Standards compliance issues and create flag reports for communication to producers and internal departments.
• Identify issues arising from program repackaging and coordinate with Assistant Director(s) to develop and implement solutions.
• Deal with issues arising from late arriving broadcast masters and other deliverables.
• Act as a source of information for internal concerns/queries.
• Review repeat programming to ensure content and packaging is up-to-date or if repackaging is needed.

Requirements For Success

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in television production and programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with experience in a public broadcasting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in film/video production and post-production capacities.
• Experience with PBS operations and procedures is desirable.
• Experience with public television programming, guidelines and practices preferred.
• Experience negotiating with producers on the subject of deliverables and other matters related to broadcast preferred.
• Ability to identify and evaluate sensitive or problematic material in programs.
• Ability to pre-screen programs prior to air to ensure that they meet all PBS packaging guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel and a familiarity with database programming.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills – working with multiple projects in numerous stages of development.
• You display a strong attention to detail and ability to follow through proactively on projects until completion.
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stressful circumstances, react to change productively, and handle other essential duties as assigned.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – diplomacy a must.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• To work as a team player in a team environment.
• Analytical skills with respect to program material.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $55,000 and $65,000/year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Variety of insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Identity protection program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b).
• Paid time off (17 days per year), paid sick time benefits (12 days per year), paid parental leave (60 days / 12 weeks ), and paid holidays (12 days per year).

Schedule

The application window for this position is expected to close on 7/31/2026. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position,” and the Company reserves the right to modify the base hourly rate/salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.