PBS Wisconsin seeks a video promo producer & editor

PBS Wisconsin is looking for a creative Video Promo Producer & Editor. Join our small, talented, versatile team that creates :15, :30 and :60 second spots for our on-air stations, digital, and social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook.

Our team creates videos about PBS Wisconsin’s mission, vision, and upcoming programming. Work includes short, unique videos about PBS Wisconsin original series, community events, tune-ins, and co-brand the station with national PBS programming. There may also be some work with corporate support staff to create and package underwriting spots including testimonials with sponsor personnel.

This position produces, and supports content for all PBS Wisconsin delivery platforms. Tasks include taking an idea from concept to finished piece, research, planning and scheduling of production locations, shooting video/recording audio, brainstorming, drafting scripts, editing, creating 2D and 3D graphics and animations, and file distribution. Several projects may be in various stages of completion at once.

A certain number of hours each week will also be spent on imminent deadlines tagging national spots and menu lineups for local air.

A successful Video Promo Producer & Editor has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works well with diverse groups of people utilizing an open mind to all ideas. The need for customer service skills and attention to detail are a must.

Producer must be able to coordinate/schedule workflow efficiently, have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/departmental demands simultaneously, and the abilities to perform under tight deadlines – either solo or with a team.

If you are a proactive video professional who has the desire to work in a creative, collaborative, fast-paced and fluid environment, and have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, this job is for you. This position reports to the Video Promotions Manager.

Responsibilities:

Develops and produces content and production materials in one or more areas for programming. Assists in developing, coordinating, and directing the production strategy and process.

• 5% Researches and develops production strategy for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms
• 40% Produces, develops, and edits content that may include identifying topics, themes, guests, conducting pre-interviews and/or interviews, writing, and/or integrating content for multimedia platforms
• 10% Performs daily operational activities for live and pre-recorded content, and may direct the editorial and creative process of production activities
• 20% Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, prepares materials, and handles logistics for broadcast and/or digital publications
• 20% Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production
• 5% May schedule and direct operational activities for content production, including live/recorded studio or field productions

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