Associate Producer at GBH in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of one day each week: every Tuesday. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. 

All employees who will be working on-site at any GBH facility and/or attending GBH events are required to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) unless a request for an accommodation on medical or religious grounds has been requested and approved by GBH.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH News is transforming into one cohesive, audience-focused, multiplatform news organization that tells the most interesting and distinctive local stories of the day which are infused and informed by the diverse communities we serve. We are among the fastest-growing local news providers in Greater Boston and draw on the talent of a multiplatform newsroom that includes GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; television; and digital reporting. Our goal -- through in-depth, high-quality journalism -- is to inform, educate and enlighten our audience and build a collaborative newsroom culture.

JOB OVERVIEW

GBH News is currently seeking an Associate Producer.  In this position, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of the production of the program.  We’re looking for someone that has worked on a television program and knows their way around television production from start to finish. If you have worked on a live television broadcast program that is a plus. You’ll research topics and stories that impact communities of color and have the opportunity to book/find potential guests and experts from the Greater Boston area and beyond who can bring those topics and stories to a weekly live television program that is also streamed live on the web.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Editorial/Research

• Research stories and topics that can be used for potential upcoming shows; help identify and secure potential guests; Gather research for the host in advance to prepare for the program

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Production

• Search, find, and log videos or stills that could enhance the weekly program topic; prepare lower-third credits

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Social Media/Digital

• Post interesting elements onto the show’s social media, assist with digital live streaming as well as upload the show onto the show's Facebook page and website.

Craft service

• Manage and coordinate craft service for weekly guests, including logistics, stocking u,p and ordering supplies

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General Administrative

• Schedule and manage makeup for talent and guests;




• Coordination of talent and guests; Input show data into PIM system

SKILL SET

• Ability to write, copy-edit and proofread work for spelling and grammar. 




• Possess an understanding of topics and what’s going on in the news. 




• Must be comfortable working autonomously for periods of time and/or with a group. 




• Familiar with the production process of producing a show for air, logging tapes, and possessing a keen eye for interesting videos and shots to incorporate into the program. Able to work with and communicate with the production team and create and organize shoots. 




• Social media/digital savvy. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication/media-related or equivalent work experience required




• 3-4 years of relevant experience.  At least one year working on a commercial/public television broadcast television program, preferably live television 




• Editorial experience; comfortable and curious about looking for stories and topics related to communities of color 




• Experience going out with a crew, gathering b-roll, and possibly doing interviews. 




• Proven experience in problem-solving and critical thinking practices within a culturally diverse working environment. 




• Experience with broadcast systems such as INews

JOB SPECIFICS

Contract Position

This is a CWA local 1400 union position

lI-AMZ

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.

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