Post-Production & Program Delivery Lead

PBS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS is seeking a Sr. Program Associate in Arlington, VA to join the Programming Operations & Engagement team.

You will manage post-production delivery and ensure adherence to packaging and deliverable guidelines across General Audience, PLUS, and Fundraising content. You will coordinate with producers, GA Programming, and internal stakeholders, maintaining materials from acceptance through the rights period, and support Directors in obtaining project deliverables while addressing standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; public broadcasting experience preferred.
• 2–4 years’ experience in television production and programming.
• Experience with PBS operations and procedures desirable.
• Experience with public television programming guidelines and practices preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage program delivery and oversee post-acceptance process to ensure guidelines are met.
• Oversee completion of programming and operations paperwork via Producer Portals (format, webtags, production credits, etc.).
• Support Assistant Directors in obtaining and managing project deliverables.
• Screen programs for standards compliance and create flag reports for producers and internal departments.
• Identify issues from repackaging and coordinate with Assistant Directors to implement solutions.
• Address issues from late arriving broadcast masters and other deliverables.
• Review repeat programming to ensure current packaging and content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Editing skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Producer Portals

Database programming

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

PBS is seeking a Sr. Program Associate in Arlington, VA to join the Programming Operations & Engagement team.

You will manage post-production delivery and ensure adherence to packaging and deliverable guidelines across General Audience, PLUS, and Fundraising content. You will coordinate with producers, GA Programming, and internal stakeholders, maintaining materials from acceptance through the rights period, and support Directors in obtaining project deliverables while addressing standards and