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Digital Associate Producer (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

GBH News is transforming into one cohesive, audience-focused, multiplatform news organization that tells the most interesting and distinctive local stories of the day. Our journalism is 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 radio (89.7 FM); television (Ch. 2); 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 is looking for a talented Digital Associate Producer to support the production of a GBH News digital video series, Rooted. The Digital Associate Producer would be an integral part of this show's presence on digital platforms and social media. We are looking for a video journalist with experience in helping to build an audience through a YouTube series or channel. They will bring knowledge of what works on digital platforms, like YouTube, such as scripting, production, and editing styles.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Digital Associate Producer will work closely with the production team, including the Host, to pitch, develop, shoot, edit, distribute segments, and develop ongoing segments that will become their recurring series on digital platforms.

This is an opportunity for a self-starter with a background in Journalism or digital video production, with experience in executing original ideas under tight deadlines and with a team-player mindset. They can conceptualize, plan, and execute on field and studio pieces, experience conducting research and fact checking, pre-interviews and on-camera interviews, create shot lists, interview questions, and scripts, book studio guests, find visual elements, and collaborate with on-camera talent. 

They must be a critical thinker excited to produce engaging video journalism for our audiences. They will have cultural competency as it relates to stories and topics that involve recognizing, appreciating, and valuing the differences in the beliefs, customs, behaviors and communication styles of individuals and groups from all backgrounds.

The individual possesses a knowledge of diverse and nuanced concepts, intersectionality in stories and topics that can lead to various paths and differences to approach a subject or story. This person will apply sensitivity when dealing with subjects and guests/people.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the production of digital video segments/series, including pre-production (finding guests, subjects, or interviewees, booking shoots, developing shot lists and planning studio pieces) and production (shooting, licensing/clearing video, or stills).

  • Assist with editing and post-production, see projects to completion, including shutdown. 

  • Identify and secure potential guests; gather research for the host in advance to prepare for the program. Coordinate with talent and guests on show day.

  • Upload and optimize series content for YouTube and produce vertical video stories that engage audiences on social media channels and assist with livestreaming.

  • Manage and coordinate craft service for weekly guests, including stocking up and ordering supplies.

  • Input show data into PIM file management system

 SKILL SET

  • Excellent attention to detail skills; Ability to write, copy-edit and proofread work for tone, clarity, spelling, and grammar on the air (fonts/chyrons/lower thirds) and written work.

  • Understanding of the production process of producing a show for air; logging tapes, possessing a keen eye for interesting video and shots to incorporate into the program. Able to work with and communicate with a production team; Create and organize shoots/call sheets; experience going out with a crew, doing mos's, gathering b-roll and doing interviews and pieces.

  • Ability to research stories and topics that can be used for weekly programming

  • Ability to see other people's points of view and welcome constructive feedback. Proven experience in problem-solving and critical thinking practices within a culturally inclusive  working environment.

  • Experience creating thumbnails and using Photoshop preferred.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable in working on editing software such as Premiere or Avid. Experience with broadcast systems such as iNews/Media Central is a plus.

  • Experience working on a live or taped television broadcast program is a plus, along with knowledge and experience of digital platforms.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, keeping production team and others up to date on changes and vital and important information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media, or equivalent experience required.

  • 1-3 years of relevant video journalism experience

  • Experience using digital formats and social media platforms; ability to learn Sprout and CMS systems.

  • Editorial experience: comfortable and curious about searching and finding a broad scope of stories and topics related to Black, Indigenous and people of color for the program; news judgment; possesses an understanding of issues and what's going on in the news and relevant community issues

  • Familiarity with licensing and clearing videos and stills for broadcast and digital

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

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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