GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of one day each week: every Tuesday. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. 

All employees who will be working on-site at any GBH facility and/or attending GBH events are required to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) unless a request for an accommodation on medical or religious grounds has been requested and approved by GBH.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Children's Media is responsible for developing, producing, and supervising GBH multi-media productions for children and families. Children's Media is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality content on television that engages children and enriches their lives with new learning experiences while providing valuable resources for their parents, caregivers, and families.

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of and working closely with the Executive Producer of the series, the Producer is responsible for overseeing all phases of the production of Molly of Denali and other projects as assigned.

In addition to the television programs, the series has the following multimedia components: website and digital games, podcasts, PBS Learning Media activities, promotional materials, and an array of commercial marketing products. The Producer will be involved to varying degrees in all of these components, ensuring that the universe of activities maintains the series' educational goals, quality, and look.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Creative Producer, and the team to co-create and complete all essential components of the production. This includes scripts, educational content, talent coordination, animation, visual designs, musical compositions, live-action segments, and all other elements that shape the Series in terms of its format, substance, and style.
• Provide guidance and support to production teams, overseeing project timelines, and managing the Associate Producer and Production Assistant.
• Act as a central point of contact with co-production partners, facilitating collaborative reviews across all production phases, including design, audio recording, rough edits, final cuts, and audio mixing.
• Assist in identifying and recruiting scriptwriters and advisors, focusing on diversity and inclusivity.
• Supervise the engagement of educational and cultural consultants to ensure that diverse perspectives are integrated into the project.
• Collaborate with the business manager to streamline contract processes and ensure prompt payments to writers and advisors, promoting fairness and equity.
• Partner with the Executive Producer to establish the production schedule for the Series while also monitoring the adherence to deadlines, both internally and among external partners.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer to craft funding proposals for future seasons and innovative, original program ideas, with an emphasis on embracing diverse voices and perspectives.

SKILL SET

• We are seeking candidates with a range of talents, including scripting, production, and post-production management skills.
• To excel in this role, candidates should come from diverse backgrounds and possess experience in creating children's programming for national broadcasts.
• In addition to your creative abilities, you should also have a track record of effectively overseeing production, including guiding a production team.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and experience with animation production are prerequisites for this position.
• The Producer will be expected to fully understand and align with our programs' editorial and content goals and should be ready to contribute to substantial portions of them.
• A fundamental understanding of Indigenous cultures and storytelling is highly valued.
• If you have experience in proposal writing, that would be a valuable asset.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, 3-5 years experience

JOB SPECIFICS

Contract position

LOCATION

Remote or Hybrid in Boston

#LI-AMZ

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.