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About the Opportunity
This position will serve as an associate producer and digital content producer for various PBSNC productions as assigned and in support of the Content Team known as 'Original Productions - NC Channel.' This position provides creative, technical, file management, post-production & field production support for segment content, entire programs and series. Duties include creating short-form vertical content for PBS NC's Science team and other PBS NC public and civic affairs shows. The position will research, produce, write, edit and/or deliver and assist in managing content assets and logistics for broadcast television and digital platforms.
The position is expected to contribute tangible results and embrace learning opportunities across projects created using field and studio-based production teams, facilities, and content. The position will be required to participate in studio control operations and learn skills associated with supporting PBS NC studio programming and show producers.
This position will work onsite five days per week at PBS North Carolina located in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen, PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information, visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.
About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Content division provides North Carolinians with national and local programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and four years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Competencies
Knowledge - Technical
Working knowledge of the use and operation of acomplete range of video media tools, with a primary focus on editing usingAdobe Creative Suite.
Creativity: Ability to recognize, determine, develop and/or manage the appropriate artistic techniques and talents required to produce video assets andemerging media digital platforms.
Communication: Ability to select and effectively convey standard technical information, administrative information and artistic and aesthetic concepts verbally and in writing when working with internal staff, team members, management, clients and thepublic.
Planning, Organizing andManaging Work and Work Processes: Ability to work independently and/or under a producer's oversight to apply judgment in developing, organizing and executing plans for production deliveries.
Teamwork: Ability to effectively collaborate by sharingexpertise, providing guidance, knowledge, and information to team members to achieve project goals. A willingness to learn and ability to show professional growth in embracing new experiences is a must.
Customer Service: Ability to take initiative and action that willensure customer satisfaction in all phases of operation.
Preferred Education, Experience, and SkillsInternship experience, Competency in non-linear editing systems and basic knowledge of file management required in a Windows-based environment.

• Classification: Brdcst & Emrg Media Manager
• Position Competency Level: Temporary
• Position Number: 20035963
• Employment Type: SHRA
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hourly Rate: $26.00
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Posting Open Date: 6/12/2026
• Posting Close Date: 6/26/2026 7:00 p.m. EST

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.