Associate Producer

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine PBS in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Producer to develop, produce, and edit engaging multimedia content across broadcast and digital channels. The role emphasizes local storytelling, coordination across teams, and audience engagement to support revenue goals.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, with on-site Tuesdays and occasional evenings/weekends to meet production needs. Bachelor’s degree and 1–2+ years in video production are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 1-2 or more years of experience in Video Production or related fields.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Must have skills in advanced video editing, color correcting, and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and production of multimedia storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Assist with all phases of content creation, including research, outreach, scriptwriting, editing, and post-production.
• Produce and edit short-form videos, proof-of-performance videos, and other multimedia assets that support organizational goals and audience engagement.
• Capture and edit photography for organizational needs, including staff headshots, community events, productions, and station activities.
• Coordinate video production projects by scheduling, organizing shoot logistics, interviewing talent, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Develop video recaps and presentation materials for board meetings, donor events, stakeholder engagements, and other organizational initiatives.
• Maintain production schedules, project management systems, deliverable tracking, and required public filings.
• Manage and update databases of community contacts, partners, media professionals, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, project documentation, and written communications to support promotional initiatives.
• Upload, publish, and manage completed content for broadcast, web, social media, and other distribution platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to create compelling stories and multimedia content that advance the organization’s mission, programs, and community impact.

Skills

Video editing

Color correction

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Nine PBS: Associate Producer

As an essential community institution, we magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help St. Louis flourish. We believe St. Louis is strongest when we work together toward a shared vision. By rallying around a common purpose, we move beyond barriers that have previously hindered our progress and take collective action toward meaningful, lasting impact.

Our History

We are a community-licensed public media organization with more than 70 years of service to the St. Louis region. For generations, Nine PBS has been a trusted and enduring presence by connecting people through educational programming, meaningful storytelling, and shared experiences that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.

Our Values

Everything we do is rooted in our four core values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These values shape how we care for one another as teammates and how we engage with our community. We believe meaningful impact begins with listening, understanding, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our Culture

Every employee plays a role in advancing our human-centered culture to ensure staff feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe work should be a joyful journey – one where collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and shared purpose inspire us to do our best work together.

Our Team

We are proud of the talented individuals who make up our team and the passion they show in service to our community. We walk with swagger and believe that we are “a really big deal!”. We believe in the power of a unified and prospering St. Louis community and see Nine PBS as an essential community institution that brings people together toward a stronger, more connected region.

Position Description

The Associate Producer supports the researching, scheduling, coordination, editing, creation, and execution of compelling video and photo content to drive audience engagement, support revenue goals, and elevate the Nine PBS brand. The ideal candidate is motivated to take on multiple parts of the content creation process with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time and a high attention to detail. The person best suited for this role has a passion for local storytelling and public media.

Salary Range: $42,000-$44,500

Vacancy Type: 3 Full-Time Positions

Job Location: St Louis, MO, US

Application Timeline: Open until filled

Primary Responsibilities

The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this position in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

• Support the development and production of multimedia storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Assist with all phases of content creation, including research, outreach, scriptwriting, editing, and post-production.
• Produce and edit short-form videos, proof-of-performance videos, and other multimedia assets that support organizational goals and audience engagement.
• Capture and edit photography for organizational needs, including staff headshots, community events, productions, and station activities.
• Coordinate video production projects by scheduling, organizing shoot logistics, interviewing talent, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Develop video recaps and presentation materials for board meetings, donor events, stakeholder engagements, and other organizational initiatives.
• Maintain production schedules, project management systems, deliverable tracking, and required public filings.
• Manage and update databases of community contacts, partners, media professionals, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, project documentation, and written communications to support promotional initiatives.
• Upload, publish, and manage completed content for broadcast, web, social media, and other distribution platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to create compelling stories and multimedia content that advance the organization’s mission, programs, and community impact.

Secondary Responsibilities

These are additional activities that are expected to be performed within this position.

• Support in the production of spots, ensuring content meets broadcast and PBS standards.
• Edit content to align with brand guidelines, messaging, and tone.
• Stay current with trends in multimedia production, tools, and social platforms to bring fresh, creative ideas to promotion strategies.
• Assist in story production process with the broader team.
• Ability to produce short videos or stories for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate within and across teams and represent the team in needed meetings or events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, with 1-2 or more years of experience in Video Production or other related fields. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications. Must have skills in advanced video editing, color correcting, and technical knowledge.

Hybrid Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically working up 1-2 days virtually each week, upon approval from supervisor. Must work on-site on Tuesdays, as well as attend all team meetings, one-on-one meetings, and all-staff meetings. Due to the nature of this position, evening and weekend hours will be required periodically to fulfill the needs of this role. Reliable transportation is also required.

Additional Expectations and Core Competencies

Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in how the work is performed. The following competencies are required for this role.

• Approach all interactions solution focused.
• Is open to feedback and demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Provide respectful feedback to others, as needed.
• Share knowledge, resources, and expertise openly to support team and organizational success.
• Effectively and proactively communicate important information to supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with others that are collaborative and welcoming.
• Behave in a professional manner and represent the values of Nine PBS at all times.

Nine PBS

As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.