Program Associate

Public Broadcasting Service; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Identity protection

Employee assistance program

PBS Retirement Plan 403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

PBS in the United States is seeking a Program Associate to support the General Audience content teams, reviewing and screening multi-platform content to ensure PBS standards and compliance. The role involves collaboration with Programming, Standards & Practices, and related teams to maintain compliance across genres.

The position requires strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year experience in media, broadcasting, film or journalism roles.
• Familiarity with PBS operations is preferred.
• Strong writing, organizational and deadline-driven skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review, screen and evaluate content for PBS Standards and Compliance.
• Collaborate with Programming, Standards & Practices and related teams to ensure compliance.
• Create and distribute station-facing reports with program timings and content details.
• Assess sensitive content and suggest revisions to program ratings as needed.
• Support department projects and special assignments as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent writing

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Program judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Salary and Compensation

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.

Benefits package includes:

• (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.

PBS is a membership organization that, in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity of perspectives. PBS empowers individuals to achieve their potential and strengthen the social, democratic, and cultural health of the U.S.