Producer / Reporter

University of North Carolina System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS North Carolina seeks an experienced producer/reporter to develop and produce original content focused on science, environment and state issues for PBS NC and its audiences. You will manage stories from concept to final delivery and work with the Original Productions team to maintain editorial vision and standards.

You will coordinate production staff, freelancers and community partners, write scripts, edit, and oversee multi‑platform storytelling while collaborating with Content, Marketing,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years in broadcast media.
• One year supervisory experience and editorial judgment.
• Experience delivering multi-platform media under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop original content for PBS North Carolina across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Coordinate production staff, freelancers and partners from concept to delivery.
• Write scripts, coordinate field production, edit, and manage projects.
• Represent PBS NC's Content Division in partnership projects and within teams.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Editorial judgment

Project management

Public media standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four years progressive experience in broadcast media

One year supervisory experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC, United States

About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of the producer/reporter is to develop and produce original, multi-platform content focused primarily on science, innovation, the environment and state issues for PBS North Carolina and its audiences. Reporting to the Senior Producer, this position will be given deadline-based assignments in alignment with production calendars for episodic broadcast programs as well as digital media platforms. This position is responsible for managing assigned stories and projects from concept through final delivery while working within the editorial vision, standards and priorities established by the Original Productions team.

Working collaboratively with the Senior Producer, this role will coordinate production staff, freelancers and community partners in the production of stories including researching ideas, developing pitches, identifying interview subjects, coordinating field production, writing scripts, editing and managing productions through delivery.

This position will take an 'audience first' approach and serve PBS NC's audiences through produced media content. The position will require collaboration with leaders of the greater PBS NC Content, Marketing, Creative Design & Social Media teams. The position requires skills in editorial judgment, project management, public media standards, and multi-platform storytelling. The position must balance strong storytelling and editorial rigor with deadlines, available resources, and production budgets.

This position will represent PBS NC's Content Division in partnership projects.

This position will work onsite five days per week atPBS North Carolina located in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employeesare generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commutingdistance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen, PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information, visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Content division provides North Carolinians with national and local programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and four years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Competencies
Non-linear editing experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similarly structured video software and a proven ability to deliver a media project from concept through post-production delivery.

• Classification: Brdcst & Emrg Media Manager
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category:Exempt Professional Staff
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Position Number: 20057369
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Friday, September 25, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.