ZipRecruiter

Log In

PBS
PBS

9 Pbs Director Of Programming Jobs Hiring Near You

PBS

Manager, Content Screening

Arlington, VA

The Manager serves as the deputy to the Senior Director of Programming & Operations, supporting ... As the Manager of Content Screening, the individual manages the team responsible for screening PBS ...

PBS

Manager, Content Screening

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Manager serves as the deputy to the Senior Director of Programming & Operations, supporting ... As the Manager of Content Screening, the individual manages the team responsible for screening PBS ...

PBS

Sr. Product Manager

Arlington, VA

$145K - $192K/yr

PBS Technology Status: Regular, Full time Exempt Manager Title: Sr. Director, Product Management ... This role owns product strategy for a defined set of device platforms, including mobile, connected ...

PBS

Sr. Product Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

PBS Technology Status: Regular, Full time Exempt Manager Title: Sr. Director, Product Management ... This role owns product strategy for a defined set of device platforms, including mobile, connected ...

PBS

Networking Engineer III

Alexandria, VA

Director, Networking Position Overview: The Networking Engineer III is responsible for the design, build, configuration, testing, deployment, and proactive support of the PBS network hardware and ...

PBS

Sr. Product Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

PBS provides media programming and services for the American public. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Alexandria, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently ...

PBS

Corporate Counsel, Board Affairs

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Corporate Counsel position within PBS's Board Affairs team presents a unique opportunity to work closely with the Secretaries of the PBS and PBS Foundation (PBSF) Boards of Directors, advise on ...

PBS

Corporate Counsel, Board Affairs

Arlington, VA

The Corporate Counsel position within PBS's Board Affairs team presents a unique opportunity to work closely with the Secretaries of the PBS and PBS Foundation (PBSF) Boards of Directors, advise on ...

PBS

Networking Engineer III

Alexandria, VA · On-site

PBS provides media programming and services for the American public. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Alexandria, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently ...

All JobsPbs JobsPbs Director Of Programming Jobs

PBS Jobs Information

Do workers at PBS get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Does PBS pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
47% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at PBS?

Some people get paid time off from work.
45% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at PBS?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at PBS?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at PBS feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at PBS get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at PBS?

Some people feel stressed out here.
36% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at PBS enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at PBS recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at PBS?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at PBS?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people think PBS’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
58% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how PBS is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Director Of Programming jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Pbs?
Infographic showing various Director Of Programming job openings at Pbs in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Manager, Content Screening

Manager, Content Screening

PBS

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

PBS rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 65 rated media

Job description

Position Title:

Manager, Content Screening

Department:

Program Scheduling


Corporate Area:

General Audience Programming

Status:

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager Title:

Sr. Director, Programming & Operations

Position Overview:

The Manager serves as the deputy to the Senior Director of Programming & Operations, supporting critical content management, operations, compliance, and packaging functions, as well as special initiatives.
As the Manager of Content Screening, the individual manages the team responsible for screening PBS distributed content to ensure that 1000+ hours of content, nationally distributed annually, comply with PBS underwriting and packaging guidelines, as well as, adhering to PBS and FCC standards.
The Manager leads, manages, and supports a team of Program Associates to ensure all content has met PBS specifications prior to distribution. The individual is responsible for maintaining and cultivating relationships with cross-department leads in Programming, Scheduling, Fundraising, S&P, Content Packaging, Post-Production, and Content Operations to stay across changing schedules and policies.
The Manager has a strong working knowledge of industry and PBS standards and uses expertise to work collaboratively across PBS to devise and implement changing departmental workflows.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for hiring, training, managing, and ongoing talent building of new team members

  • Develop and maintain systems to ensure all PBS shows are screened in a timely manner

  • Delegate daily and weekly assignments to team

  • Ensure screening metadata is accurately populated into PBS traffic software

  • Oversee review and distribution of screening reports to ensure quality

  • Use expertise and experience to inform Compliance screening and program rating

  • Manage and distribute the Quarterly Topic Report

  • Devise, oversee, and ensure team meets department goals and metrics

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on operations work

  • Work with Fundraising Programming partners to finalize delivery and distribution details

  • Serve as backup and support to Senior Director of Programming & Operations

  • Represent department as subject matter expert in company initiatives and projects

Requirements for success:

  • 2-3 years' experience in a management or leadership role.

  • Prior experience in media production, post-production or operations

  • Familiarity with PBS operations and procedures is desirable.

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

  • Ability to work occasional extended hours, including rarely on weekends or holidays

  • Strong aptitude for software applications

  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Excellent writing and communication skills

  • General knowledge of public broadcasting community

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What PBS employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply