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Division: Content
Department: Production
Reports to: Executive Producer of Public Affairs/PIE Series Producer
Status: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Plan Program and Production Elements
1. Participate in departmental production planning
2. Research, develop and recommend story ideas
3. Research, develop and recommend project/program ideas
4. Research and write treatments, story and program scripts
5. Research and book guests
6. Determine composition and flow of program
7. Research and write project treatment
8. Write and post copy for interactive media
9. Determine and order graphics
10. Prepare on-air talent for interviews
II. Produce Program and Production Elements
1. Produce documentaries and specials
2. Line-produce taped and live programs, and specials
3. Line-produce post-production sessions
4. Field-produce stories for weekly programs and specials
5. Produce web-ready video content
6. Oversee execution of production activities including Photographers and Editors related to assigned productions and individual projects
III. Manage
1. Secure and maintain rights, releases, and other documentation for broadcast and online production
2. Respond to viewer feedback and suggestions, including viewer e-mail
3. Follow archival processes as established by KCTS 9
4. Supervise interns
5. Assist with budget management as necessary
6. Act as backup for the Executive Producers as necessary

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS

Learning and Continuous Improvement: Actively acquires new skills and competencies. Shares knowledge, skills, tools and methods with others to help them solve problems and improve performance. Treats negative feedback and experiences as learning opportunities. Seeks information and ideas from many places. Looks for better ways to perform routine parts of job. Open to suggestions and new ideas.

Results Focus/ Achievement Orientation: Sets high goals and achieves them. Measures his own performance and works to improve. Seeks performance feedback and uses it to get better. Stays on-task in spite of distractions and interruptions. Demonstrates persistence; meets all deadlines. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting the job done. A consistent top performer.

Teamwork/ Team Player: Fulfills commitments to other team members. Puts team success ahead of individual success. Doesn’t hog the credit for others’ work. Works comfortably with all team members. Takes charge when it is necessary to facilitate an action or decision. Volunteers to help others with projects or assign¬ments. Gives and welcomes feedback. Expresses disagreement constructively. Listens to and responds constructively to all team members. Balances team and individual responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES
1. BA degree in Journalism, Communications or related field (such as Art, Theater, Music, Digital Media) or equivalent experience required
2. Three to five years’ broadcast production experience with emphasis on content development
3. Experience in on-line journalism and storytelling including comfort with web publishing and social media tools highly desirable
4. Strong creative writing skills
5. Strong interest in civic engagement and public affairs
6. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
7. Knowledge of History & Heritage, Science Literacy, and Arts & Culture preferred
8. Experience with video and audio editing strongly preferred
9. Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
10. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
11. Ability to regularly type on a keyboard
12. Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Washington State drivers license
13. Occasional lifting of production equipment required
14. Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
15. Regularly report to work as scheduled
16. Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects
17. Follow company policies and procedures
18. Model and promote KCTS 9 Core Competencies and Values
19. Organize time, materials, and information for efficient access and use
20. Maintain records and confidentiality appropriately
21. Exhibit excellent communication skills through effective writing, speaking and listening
22. Interact positively with people at all levels of the organization
23. Adapt performance as priorities and circumstances change

KCTS 9 Core Competencies and Values

1. Passion for KCTS 9
• View KCTS 9 content
• Support KCTS 9 Television
• Know the media industry
• Positively represent station and its activities to the community

2. Customer Focus
• Learn, meet, and exceed customer expectations
• Seek customer feedback whether internal or external

3. Accountability
• Accept personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work
• Come fully prepared and ready to work each work day
• Be honest in all communications
• Work with integrity

4. Respect
• Treat all people with dignity and respect
• Be optimism about work, co-workers, customers, management, and company policies
• Display a positive attitude
• Give others the benefit of the doubt

5. Build Productive Relationships
• Present ideas clearly and effectively
• Listen actively and attentively
• Share information and keep others informed
• Resolve differences directly through open discussion
• Explore solutions when faced with a problem
• Make inquires to gain understanding and appreciation of others' views