PTI Producer - Almanac

Minnesota PBS; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota PBS seeks a Part Time Intermittent (PTI) Producer to lead day-to-day production of Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol. You will build rundowns, shape segment mix, manage show flow, coordinate guests and scripts, and uphold the program's public affairs integrity.

The role includes 70% Almanac/ATC production, 25% digital work, and 5% other duties, with a hybrid schedule requiring residence or relocation to the Twin Cities area and onsite three days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a broadcast producer in live TV.
• Minimum 3 years writing scripts for television broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Produce Almanac/AATC from concept through air.
• Build weekly rundowns, show structure, pacing, and guest strategy.
• Make day-to-day editorial decisions within MD priorities.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

ENPS or iNews

Social media

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

ENPS

iNews

Job description

The Part Time Intermittent (PTI) Producer executes the day-to-day production of Almanac and/or Almanac at the Capitol, turning editorial strategy into a coherent weekly flagship program. This role builds the rundown, shapes segment mix, manages show flow, coordinates guests and scripts, and ensures Almanac and/or Almanac at the Capitol remains a public affairs program with integrity.

Compensation: $50 to $60 per hour.

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office a minimum of three days per week.

PRODUCE ALMANAC/AATC (70% of time)

• Produce Almanac/AATC from concept through air.
• Build weekly rundowns, show structure, segment mix, pacing, and guest strategy.
• Make day-to-day editorial decisions within priorities and standards set by the Managing Director.
• Integrate reporting from the Capitol, environmental, health, and Greater Minnesota beats into the weekly broadcast where appropriate.
• Develop recurring topical segments that support expanded coverage areas and new audience expectations.
• Help modernize Almanac’s format, tone, pacing, visual presentation, and audience relevance while preserving its trusted identity.
• Collaborate with the Assignment Editor on story pipeline, guest opportunities, and forward planning.
• Coordinate with the Associate Producer on Almanac at the Capitol handoffs during the legislative season.
• Support Town Hall production when topics align with Almanac editorial priorities.
• Flag editorial, guest, standards, or production risks to the Supervising Producer early.

DIGITAL (25% of time)

• Identify Almanac segments repurposed for digital clips, explainers, web articles, YouTube segments, social posts, or newsletter items.
• Write or support digital summaries, headlines, segment descriptions, and audience-facing framing.
• Plan segments with digital extension in mind: what is shareable, searchable, explanatory, and useful for audiences beyond the Friday broadcast.
• Coordinate with digital teams to ensure Almanac content supports a future digital Almanac vertical with goals around accessibility, engagement, and discovery.

Other duties as assigned (5% of time)

• Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a broadcast producer in a live television environment.
• At least 3 years of experience writing scripts for television broadcast.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism or related.
• 7+ years of experience in broadcast news, public affairs or other live tv production.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Self-starter who is an independent problem solver.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise with modern newsroom production software such as ENPS or iNews.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and experiences.
• Strong focus on audience and end user needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization.

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