Branded Content Producer: Creative Leader + Production

KQED Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KQED Inc. is seeking a versatile Branded Content Producer to lead the creative development and execution of sold campaigns across video, social, audio, and digital formats.

As the first dedicated production hire for this emerging business, you will build the workflows and partner network needed for scalable growth. This full-time limited-term role sits within the digital video team, reporting to Sponsorship, and blends concepting, production oversight, budgeting, and client management from

Qualifications

• 5+ years producing branded, sponsored, or commercial content.
• End-to-end production: budgeting, scheduling, crewing, on-set leadership.
• Experience managing client relationships during production.
• Knowledge of post workflows and media management.
• Existing network of freelancers or ability to build one quickly.
• Experience creating scopes of work and change orders.
• Strong project-management across multiple productions.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication.
• Comfort operating solo in a new function with evolving processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate client objectives into platform-appropriate concepts and budgets.
• Lead pre-sale conversations and present creative concepts.
• Manage kickoffs, feedback, scope, schedule, and budget changes.
• Oversee multiple projects from kickoff to closeout.
• Coordinate with Sponsorship, Legal, Editorial, and other teams.
• Develop pre-production plans, budgets, staffing, and delivery.
• Establish repeatable workflows and build a diverse vendor roster.
• Ensure final assets meet platform specs and accessibility standards.

Skills

Branded content production

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting and scheduling

Leadership on set

Cross-functional collaboration

Written/presentation skills

Job description

KQED Inc. is seeking a versatile Branded Content Producer to lead the creative development and execution of sold campaigns across video, social, audio, and digital formats.

As the first dedicated production hire for this emerging business, you will build the workflows and partner network needed for scalable growth. This full-time limited-term role sits within the digital video team, reporting to Sponsorship, and blends concepting, production oversight, budgeting, and client management from