Content Associate, PBS KIDS

Position Title:

Content Associate, PBS KIDS

Department:

Content

Corporate Area:

PBS KIDS

Status:

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager Title:

Sr. Director, Content Development

Position Overview:

The Development Associate, Children’s Programming, is responsible for key administrative functions of the PBS Children’s Programming team and for support with content development. Duties include managing the proposal submission process; scheduling pitches; tracking unsolicited submissions and associated correspondence; writing rejection letters; providing coverage and written notes on projects in development; and assisting with the development, dissemination, and review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new content. Administrative duties include managing department schedules and travel needs; managing expenses; overseeing the contract and invoice processes; and coordinating meetings as needed.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the functionality of the Survey Monkey submissions portal, troubleshoot as necessary
• Attend Pitches, taking notes, and sharing feedback with creators
• Maintain files related to incoming submissions and pitches and associated correspondence and legal/business affairs paperwork.
• Assist KIDS Programming development executives with logging solicitations, reviewing children’s media proposals, and responding to pitches for all content pipelines (series, short-form, specials, game + video experiments, podcasts).
• Assist in disseminating and tracking multiple PBS KIDS Requests for Proposals and producing associated info-session webinars. Track projects, draft rejections, and log responses.
• Maintain an up-to-date talent and project database
• Assist in scheduling, organizing, and distributing projects for the Quarterly Development Reviews and greenlighting roadshows.
• Assist in circulating execution copies of legal agreements.
• Provide administrative support for the Children’s Programming department. Duties include scheduling meetings and efficiently maintaining schedules; assisting in development of speeches and presentations; screening calls and mail; fielding inquiries directed to executives; and ensuring timely responses to queries and projects requiring executive approval.
• Coordinate meetings both in-house and off-site, making travel and overnight arrangements as needed.
• Produce PowerPoint presentations, slides, and reports.
• Perform competitive research as needed.
• Prepare expense reports for team managers; process invoices and contracts with outside vendors and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of professional experience, including:
• Experience working in communications, creative or media environment strongly preferred
• Experience in administrative support and/or project coordination
• Experience proofreading and editing
• Experience in development of digital and mobile content a plus
• Experience with early childhood education a plus
• Familiarity with PBS KIDS content and knowledge of the children’s media landscape.
• Passion for children’s media and early childhood learning.
• Strong skills in typing/word processing, basic graphic design, spreadsheets, presentation software (such as Powerpoint, Keynote, etc), electronic communications systems, videoconferencing systems, Outlook, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Excellent phone manner / customer service skills
• Resourceful, self-directed, and flexible team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and to prioritize work, and be comfortable with a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work with little direction, and to work well with others
• Self-starting with tremendous initiative and solid follow-through skills
• Knowledge of PBS and public television preferred
  
  

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