Multimedia Producer/Dir, Sr (req38090)

New Mexico PBS is looking for a strong television production professional and journalist to help run the state's premiere weekly news and news analysis show, New Mexico in Focus. NMiF provides ongoing, thoughtful analysis and coverage of issues important to communities across New Mexico. We have the time to dig deeper than most news programs, and both the direction and desire to follow emerging issues as they develop.

We want someone with demonstrated skills in studio and field video production, putting together a news show for broadcast and digital platforms and a strong journalistic background. The ideal candidate would have at least some on-camera experience or, at a minimum, a willingness to develop that skill. Applicants should be eager to both lead with ideas and collaborate with the talented team already in place at NMPBS.
You'll assist in all aspects of show production: editing show segments in Adobe Premiere, building a rundown for each week's broadcast, identifying topics of public interest and building those into compelling stories, booking guests, preparing scripts and interview questions, and ensuring the accuracy of our final product. Candidates should also have an eye toward engaging and growing our audience in broadcast and digital spaces. In addition, you'll work closely with the station's communications and marketing team to keep NMiF top of mind in the community and on social media. And you'll be able to jump in and interview anyone from a voter at a polling place to a candidate for governor. If you're eager to learn something new, we can teach you and in turn expect you to provide clear production direction and creative input to the production staff, including on-air staff, other producers/directors, interns and students.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant television production experience
• Experience in efficient, detail-focused video editing and post-production
• Boothing shows: speaking to anchor in the moment, identifying edits in the moment, listening for errors that will need correcting in post-production, and knowing if they're indeed correctable in the moment.
• Proficiency in rundown building: visualizing and crafting an entire TV news program
• Understanding of TV production logistics & execution to allow for efficient working relationship with production team
• Experience in field production: overseeing a production team, watching & listening to interviews & filming to know if and when there's enough to build a story, and what else is necessary if not
• Journalism background
• Experience pitching & executing news stories either on a team or individually
• Experience in news writing, first and foremost for broadcast, but also in print style
• Experience supervising reporters using strong editorial news judgement
• Deep of understanding of journalistic ethics

Additional Requirements

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: KNME Operations (247A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 10/22/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Not a Remote position.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered for this position:
1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include ALL prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week
2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed.
3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications.
4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.