What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Operations Specialist position at PBS?
Position Title:
Sr. Program Associate, Content PackagingDepartment:
Content Operations
Corporate Area:
Status:
Regular, Full time ExemptManager Title:
Sr. Director, Content OperationsPosition Overview:
The Content Operations Specialist gets the opportunity to work on some of PBS's acclaimed General Audience and Children's Programming. This position coordinates with producers to ensure media is delivered, meets PBS technical standards and metadata is accurate. This position traffics media and manages changes to media including edit supervision. Those in this position know that daily they contribute to providing the American public with the quality content PBS is known for.Once hired, your internal title will be Sr. Program Associate - Content Packaging.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate with producers, Programming, Marketing and Standards & Practices to track media deliverables for assigned series/programs
Perform quality control checks of media and program metadata
Traffic /assemble General Audience and Children's programs
Manage change requests, including edit supervision and record creation.
Respond to producer inquiries regarding PBS delivery specs prior to submission of media
Review QC results and determine the appropriate disposition
Support PBS Media Operations Center in responding to questions from producers regarding services provided
Requirements for success:
2-4 years' experience in broadcast traffic and operations, production or post-production
Experience coordinating supervised and non-supervised edit sessions
Experience with broadcast traffic software
Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of PBS content helpful
Skills/Abilities required:
Attention to detail
Strong proofreading/editing skills
Organizational skills
Strong writing and communications skills
Ability to juggle several projects and work within tight deadlines
Diplomacy skills
Issue resolution
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
PBS is an Equal opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
