Job Description:
Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System Producer The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System has an immediate opening for a Producer on the island of St. Croix. The successful candidate must be able to conceptualize and develop programming from beginning to end for the production department. Duties and Responsibilities: · Coordinate the production of shows, events, and programming from beginning to end; · Produce quality shows with accurate information for the System; · Coordinate productions from concept to the final product; · Ensure that every program is in accordance with FCC and PBS rules and protocol; · Ensure written permission is granted for all necessary venues; · Plan, organize and manage the content of station programs, shows, guest list and special features; · Work with programming, production and the operations team to ensure smooth execution; · Conceive show ideas, story ideas, and interview questions for shows and programming (very detailed oriented); · Manage, develop, and delegate tasks to the production crew; and provide constructive criticism and feedback to maintain smooth operation of station’s programming; and · Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with production team, managers, operations staff and other departments. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related preferred, plus 4 years of experience as a producer or associate producer; In lieu of a degree, 6 years or more combined experience working as a producer or associate producer; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; · Two (2) years TV writing experience required; · Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; · Ability to work flexible hours; · Ability to manage many projects at once and direct the production crew; · High degree of integrity, professionalism and positive work ethics; · Ability to handle deadlines, pressure and work under the demands of shows, programs and events; · Ability to drive and must have a valid USVI Driver’s License; · Creativity with both strong editorial and writing experience; and · Ability to lead by example and work well with others at all levels. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) current professional letters of recommendation to: Diane C. Richardson, PHR, SHRM-CP Human Resources Director Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System P.O. Box 7879 St. Thomas, VI 00801 Application Deadline: June 2, 2017 Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is an Equal Opportunity Employer |