Program Associate

PBS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance options

Identity protection

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

PBS seeks a Program Associate to support the General Audience programming teams, reviewing and screening content for PBS standards and compliance. You will collaborate with Programming, Standards & Practices and related teams to ensure adherence to guidelines and to prepare station-facing reports with program timings.

The role requires strong writing, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, with opportunities to contribute to department projects and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in administration or production in the media industry; tv/film/journalism
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
• Familiarity with PBS operations and procedures preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and writing skills; good program judgment
• Excellent communication and knowledge of public broadcasting

Responsibilities

• Review, Screen and Evaluate content for PBS Standards and Compliance
• Collaborate with Programming, Standards & Practices and related teams to attain compliance
• Create and distribute station-facing reports that include program timings and content information
• Assess sensitive content and recommend revisions to the program ratings as relevant
• Support Manager, Programming & Operations in department project needs, special projects and as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organizational skills

Program judgment

Writing skills

Communication skills

Public broadcasting

TV programming interest

Media industry experience

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title:

Program Associate

Department:

Programming Operations & Engagement

Corporate Area:

General Audience Programming

Status:

Regular, Full time NonExempt

Manager Title:

Manager, Content Screening

Position Overview:

The Program Associate supports the PBS General Audience content teams, that includes the PBS National Program Service and all Syndicated Services across genres from Dramas to Investigative Reports, History, Climate, Arts and Culture, Science, Nature themed programs, among others as well as Independent films, by reviewing, screening and evaluating multi-platform content prior to distribution to ensure adherence to PBS standards, practices and all compliance related issues.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review, Screen and Evaluate content for PBS Standards and Compliance

• Collaborate with Programming, Standards & Practices and related teams to attain compliance

• Create and distribute station-facing reports that include program timings and content information

• Assess sensitive content and recommend revisions to the program ratings as relevant

• Support Manager, Programming & Operations in department project needs, special projects and as needed

Requirements for success:

• 1+ years of experience in administration or production in the media industry; television broadcasting and/or film production; or journalism; related writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Familiarity with PBS operations and procedures is preferred

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational skills

• Good program judgment

• Excellent writing skills

• General knowledge of public broadcasting community

• Excellent communication skills

• Background or interest in television programming

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $23/hour to $25/hour. 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 9/25/2026.

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.