Producer

Available Positions Position: Producer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id: 348 # of Openings: 1 Producer Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks a multimedia storyteller to join The Ohio Channel team in Columbus to serve as a Producer. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization. Reporting to the Executive Director of The Ohio Channel, the Producer is responsible for directing live events and conceptualizing, writing, producing, shooting, and editing video segments and creative content for distribution on television, web, and social media. In this role, you will prepare and direct live/taped public affairs content for air on The Ohio Channel and for the web, assist with scheduling and pre-production duties relative to government proceedings, and coordinate special projects for state agencies, boards, and commissions. This position is also responsible for operating studio cameras and equipment and implementing full production workflows for live, live-to-tape, and pre-produced programs. Qualified candidates will have proficiency with program directing, lighting, and videography and demonstrated knowledge of editing techniques using Adobe Creative Cloud applications and the ability to archive footage using a Digital Asset Management System (CatDV or similar). A Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in broadcast television, production, or a related discipline is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. Strong organizational, time management, communication, and decision-making skills are also required. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, and much more. Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, underrepresented populations and persons who are physically challenged or with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inclusion is one of our core values, wherein we respect the broad diversity of our communities and reflect it in our programs, services, board and staff. We are a multiple media organization home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS and classical radio stations. We are headquartered in Cleveland, with our Ohio Government Television and Statehouse News Bureau offices based in Columbus. Our primary service area covers 22 counties of Northeast Ohio, with service to the entire state through our Columbus-based operations. We employ a combination of 150 full-time and part-time mission-driven, talented, diverse, creative, experienced and dedicated individuals from across Ohio. We offer a rich benefits program that includes medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, paid time off, hybrid work schedules and much more. We strive to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. Some of our efforts include: Working with Buffalo Toronto Public Media, WFYI in Indianapolis, and WQED in Pittsburgh on the Public Media Workforce Collaborative to provide DEI-centered management training, develop new methods to engage all staff on programs, policies and practices and attract more diverse candidates to our open positions. Providing paid internship opportunities for personal and professional development to those looking to enter the workforce or make changes in their career. Diversifying the sources we use in our stories and auditing our work to make sure we’re improving those efforts continuously. Staff interests and outside-of-work hobbies include playing in bands, singing in choirs, hiking in the Metroparks, writing novels, training dogs, baking, gardening, stand‑up comedy and many more. Ideastream Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and others are all welcome in our diverse workplace.