Producer

Ideastream Public Media • Columbus, OH

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Proficiency with program directing, lighting, and videography
• Demonstrated knowledge of editing techniques using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Ability to archive footage using a Digital Asset Management System (CatDV or similar)
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in broadcast television, production, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience in related fields and education)

Responsibilities

• Directing live events
• Conceptualizing, writing, producing, shooting, and editing video segments and creative content for distribution on television, web, and social media
• Preparing and directing live/taped public affairs content for air on The Ohio Channel and for the web
• Assisting with scheduling and pre-production duties relative to government proceedings
• Coordinating special projects for state agencies, boards, and commissions
• Operating studio cameras and equipment
• Implementing full production workflows for live, live-to-tape, and pre-produced programs

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• 403(b) plan with an employer match
• Hybrid work schedules
• Paid time off
• Parking subsidy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree