Associate Director, Content Packaging

PBS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PBS Retirement Plan 403(b)

Paid time off 17 days per year

Paid sick time 12 days per year

Paid parental leave 60 days / 12 weeks

Paid holidays 12 days per year

Job summary

PBS in Arlington, VA is seeking an Associate Director, Content Packaging to oversee daily operations of the Content Packaging team. You will ensure timely, accurate metadata and media delivery for PBS National Kids, General Audience and Pledge Programming.

You will coordinate with internal clients, supervise editors, and help develop SOPs and department metrics, while leading a skilled team in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, television or related fields.
• BA in Communications, Television/Film production or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in film/video post-production capacities, including AVID or other non-linear editing is a plus.
• Knowledge of broadcast technology and operations.
• Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of broadcast deliverables including QC, metadata QC, edit supervision and distribution package assembly.
• Supervise media updates for editorial or technical issues; ensure timely, accurate repackaging.
• Assist Director in developing SOPs and department metrics.
• Support internal/external client services regarding PBS technical specifications and distribution requirements.
• Represent Content Packaging at interdepartmental meetings.
• Train and develop Content Packaging team.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong management skills

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BA in Communications or related field

Tools

AVID

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database programming

Job description

Position Title:

Associate Director, Content Packaging

Department:

Content & Media Operations

Corporate Area:

PBS Technology

Status:

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager Title:

Director, Content Packaging and Scheduling

Position Overview:

The Associate Director, Content Packaging position oversees the day-to-day operations of the Content Packaging department. They manage team workload and work closely with team members to ensure timely, accurate metadata and media delivery for PBS National Kids, General Audience and Pledge Programming.

The position also facilitates communication between Content Packaging and internal clients across the company to support broadcast and other PBS platform distribution.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the processing of broadcast deliverables including technical QC, metadata QC, edit supervision and distribution package assembly.
• Supervise the process of updating media for editorial or technical issues. Coordinate with team to make sure that media is repackaged in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist Director, Content Packaging in developing SOPs and department metrics.
• Support customer service provided to internal and external clients as it relates to PBS technical specifications and distribution requirements.
• Represent Content Packaging at interdepartmental meetings.
• Train and develop Content Packaging team.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements for success:

• 5+ years of experience working in communications, television or related are required.
• B.A. in Communications, Television/Film production or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience In film/video post-production capacities, including AVID or other non-linear edited a plus.
• Knowledge of broadcast technology and operations.
• Familiarity with supervising/managing on-line and off-line editors in a post production processes and facilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with database programming.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Familiarity with production costs and budgets a plus.
• Strong communication, information gathering and organizational skills; strong writing skills.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances, react to change productively, and handle other essential duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated understanding of PBS guidelines and practices with respect to program post- production and distribution and strong familiarity with public television programming and on-air packaging a plus.
• Analytical skills with respect to aesthetic material; ability to work with creative and technical personnel.

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $95,000/year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements for eligible employees, including: (i) eligibility for discretionary bonuses; (ii) various insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance; (iii) identity protection program; (iv) employee assistance program; (v) financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b); (vi) 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). Details of these benefit plans will be provided upon request. The application window for this position is expected to close on 9/4/2026.

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.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.