Producer 1, 2, or 3 (Broadband Posting) - (495920)

Department: Houston Public Media
Salary: $38,100- $63,000

Producer 1: $38,100- $47,600

Produces content programs for Houston Public Media (HPM). Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. Pitches, develops and produces media content, both digital and broadcast, in accordance with PBS Editorial Standards.
2. Integrates entry-level, interns and work study students into project processes to better benefit the overall goals and objects of HPM.
3. Keeps track of current events in the framework of organizational objectives.
4. Participates in project processes as needed and stays current on media landscape changes.
5. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Experience: Requires a minimum of six (6) months of directly job-related experience.

Producer 2: $43,000-$54,800

1. Pitches, develops and produces media content, both digital and broadcast, in accordance with PBS Editorial Standards.
2. Integrates lower-level producers into project processes to better benefit the overall goals and objectives of HPM.
3. Keeps track of current events in the framework of organizational objectives.
4. Participates in project processes as needed and stays current on media landscape changes.
5. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Producer 3: $49,400- $63,000

Leads, coordinates, writes and produces programs and content for Houston Public Media (HPM). Determines the production needs of programs to best achieve project and organizational objectives.

1. Develops and produces media for various projects in accordance with PBS Editorial Standards.
2. Oversees editorial process of new projects from pitch to final mix and digital presentation.
3. Coordinates media distribution and promotion across all platforms.
4. Conceives, develops and/or transforms program ideas and concepts into programs and/or promotional spots.
5. Pitches, develops and produces stories for existing HPM programs.
6. Contributes, as appropriate, to on-air and podcast fundraising activities.
7. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:

Houston Public Media is seeking a digital video producer/editor for its Digital Team who can produce multiple pieces of content on daily deadlines within a collaborative team environment. This person will primarily edit footage and produce accompanying thumbnails for videos from our daily livestreamed talk shows (Houston Matters, Hello Houston). This means editing timely video with short turn-around times to continue building the video library for our YouTube channel as well as social platforms and website. Each video will need SEO-oriented titles and written descriptions to drive video views. The ideal candidate must have experience in video editing and production. Being familiar with news topics and current events is a plus as well as working in a news or media environment that operates in the news cycle. There will also be occasional editing of videos for other Houston Public Media needs, which could include daily news and fundraising.

What You'll Do:

• Editing video content using Adobe Premiere
• Using the Adobe suite to design and produce thumbnail graphics
• Meeting daily digital deadlines and uploading final videos
• Collaborating with digital team colleagues, talk shows producers

What You Bring:

• Background in Mass Communications, Film/TV, or equivalent real-world production experience
• Power-user of Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
• Strong communicator with a sharp editorial eye
• Curious, creative, and tuned into what's next in video storytelling
• Calm under pressure and great at managing competing deadlines
• Meticulous about accuracy and visual quality
• Excels in fast-moving, deadline-driven environments

If you're passionate about public media, excited by current events and storytelling, and ready to create compelling content that drives conversation, we want to hear from you. The Digital Team won a regional Murrow Award for its work covering Hurricane Beryl in 2024. We are a high-performing unit at the station that succeeds by constantly trying new ideas and evolving in a rapidly changing digital space.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.