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Digital Producer - PBS Creative Voices (Information Technology)



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 two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. 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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
FRONTLINE is America's longest-running investigative documentary series, known for deep, impactful storytelling that addresses the critical social and political issues of our time. 

JOB OVERVIEW
The Digital Producer role is part of the PBS Creative Voices Initiative, dedicated to amplifying diverse perspectives and fostering innovation in public media. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating compelling short-form verticals and films with a focus on YouTube Shorts and other short-form storytelling platforms, to expand FRONTLINE's digital presence and connect with new audiences alongside a team that remains dedicated to thoughtful and incisive accountability journalism.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, creative filmmaker/journalist with experience in documentary and/or journalistic short-form storytelling who is excited about pushing the boundaries of investigative journalism on digital platforms. The filmmaker/journalist will work with an existing producer and team for the full trajectory of these projects, from the earliest stages of research and development to production to distribution and promotion.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to FRONTLINE's mission of impactful journalism and its efforts to grow that impact in the digital sphere. If you are passionate about finding new ways to share stories with ever-growing audiences, we would love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify, research, and develop story ideas suited to concise digital formats while maintaining FRONTLINE's standards of investigative rigor and powerful storytelling.

  • Collaborate with the FRONTLINE production team to develop, create, and edit engaging short-form films and verticals for YouTube and social media channels while ensuring the high-quality, cohesive production that aligns with FRONTLINE's investigative and storytelling standards.

  • Write, edit, and oversee the creation of scripts and visual storyboards for short-form films and verticals.

  • Join some of FRONTLINE's long-form filmmakers on-site in production to ideate, shoot, and edit original short-form footage and films.

  • Assess viewership analytics and audience feedback to refine storytelling approaches for greater impact.

  • Participate in the PBS fellowship cohort, attending monthly sessions and receiving mentorship from leaders in public media.

SKILL SET

  • Must demonstrate strong visual storytelling skills; experience with journalism and/or experience in short-form content creation preferred.

  • Have strong editorial vision, excellent writing and production skills, and an understanding of digital-first platforms and storytelling.

  • Proven track record of managing projects from concept to completion.

  • Ability to produce content under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Must demonstrate strong initiative, commitment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro). 

  • Familiarity with short-form digital platforms and digital distribution strategies, particularly on YouTube.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. Minimum five years of experience in documentaries and/or journalistic short-form storytelling.

JOB SPECIFCS
Contract position

Hybrid position
 

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA

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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