Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has the following full-time position opening at its Lexington, Kentucky Network Center:
Managing Producer
KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, serving more than one million people each week with programs and services that educate, inform, and inspire. In addition to broadcasting PBS programming, KET produces a variety of award-winning local productions. Connecting with students and educators across Kentucky and the nation, KET creates high quality, nationally recognized educational material.
Located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Lexington is a thriving, growing community of more than 315,000 residents. Full of charm and hospitality, you’ll find the Bluegrass region offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring learning to life in Kentucky.
As the Managing Producer, the individual selected for this role will coordinate and manage a team of producers and editors to ensure effective and successful execution of KET programs and digital content. The individual will also produce KET mission-based productions, research and develop program ideas and implement standards of creativity, quality, and consistency.
In keeping with the creative and editorial vision of KET productions, the ideal candidate will:
Coordinate and supervise the assignments for producers and editors, working closely with the Assistant Director of Production and Director of Production. Help to oversee and coordinate creative and logistical elements of productions, including daily tasks and long-term projects, ensuring accountability of deadlines and budgets, accuracy, and effective and successful execution of KET programs and digital content. Work across departments to coordinate multiple high-quality programs for delivery to regional and national outlets on-time and within budget.
Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of records necessary for production, broadcast, and web use of KET programming, including budgets, rights, contracts, music and video cue sheets, copyright information and operational records and reports.
Supervise producers and editors; be responsible for the day-to-day management of personnel, including producers, editors, associate producers, as well as contract personnel and interns.
Track deadlines for team projects, coordinate post-production schedules, and ensure all projects are delivered on-time. Oversee workflow of video editors and coordinate with audio post-production technicians in post-projection processes, including edit rooms, online, audio post, and delivery.
Manage content distribution across multiple platforms, strengthening digital capacity, defining digital responsibilities for staff, and integrating digital production into the daily workflow.
Effectively lead, coach, and mentor a team of producers and editors, providing oversight and timely feedback. Provide guidance on new production development and in managing processes and paths necessary to build a successful program. Hold regularly scheduled meetings with producers. Develop and manage strong relationships with the team.
Serve as producer on assigned projects. Demonstrated expertise producing compelling program content, and a strong level of knowledge of creative story ideas and concepts. Work with the director, crews, and talent during location and studio-based productions, for live-to-record, multi-camera productions and electronic productions.
Research and write production proposals; review and edit production scripts; and conduct pre-production meetings with content experts and production staff. Create accurate and detailed offline, non-linear rough cuts in a timely and efficient manner.
Be dedicated to diversity in content, recruiting, and approaches.
Monitor production facilities, equipment, and technical capabilities.
Successful applicants will have the following skills and experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study plus five (5) years of television production experience. Practical experience in broadcast production may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Must have demonstrated experience in creative content production.
Excellent people management skills: strong communication skills, conflict management and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail are required.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in an environment of multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Proficiency with non-linear editing required, along with strong computer skills.
Must be available on a flexible schedule for weekend and overnight work.
Must be able to carry production equipment (up to 40lbs).
Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge and interest in Kentucky history and culture preferred.
Public Broadcasting Experience Is Highly Preferred.
Working with KET has its benefits!
KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Additionally, paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, pension and other retirement savings options are offered to employees.
The salary for this opportunity will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.
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