Jobs and Internships

MCR (Master Control) Operations Technician

Overall Job Objective:

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering and responsible for performing duties in master control for television operations and other duties as assigned.

Category: 

Non-exempt/Part-Time

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all on-air playlists are loaded and configured correctly and all programming meets the technical requirements for air.
• Readily available to respond to alarms and other technical issues, including manual operation of automation, servers, tape machines, and graphic insertion utilizing all available equipment and software.
• Regularly monitor and check broadcast feed for compliance with NPT quality standards and other items required in the daily monitoring checklist.
• Maintain the official discrepancy report and other documentation as required, including the daily program logs.
• Resolve any flagged issues with missing underwriting, promotion, filler or other interstitial elements.
• Perform detailed quality evaluations of new content indicated on record, transfer and dub request documentation.
• Monitor PBS communications for advisory and other important operational information.
• Perform dubs for broadcast, clients, and in-house viewing.
• Troubleshoot technical problems with automation and other systems.
• Assist in admitting authorized visitors to the building.
• Current and proficient in new technologies employed in the television operations of NPT, including the operation of applicable computer software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: 

Demonstrated skills managing on air operations. ProTrack scheduling, Harmonic air servers with Polaris Interface, and Crispin automation experience a plus. Troubleshooting and critically thinking skills. Problem solving and analytical skills in real-time with on air issues.

Education and Experience: 

High School Diploma required. Two years’ experience with television broadcasting equipment and systems including automation systems, or similar education background preferred. Traffic software experience and SBE certification preferred. Proficient with computers.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical impairments to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods as needed.

To apply: 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Attn: HR, Nashville PBS (NPT), 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 or email to mblair@wnpt.org. Position will be open until filled. 

Nashville PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate Producer

Overall Job Objective:

This position reports to the Managing Sr. Producerand creates and/or implements assigned production projects. The Associate Producer creates, produces, and post-produces long and short-form content for on-air and digital distribution. 

Category: 

Non-exempt/Part-Time

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works independently and collaboratively to provide NPT with creative, efficient, high-quality content that educates, inspires and engages our community.
• Provides producing services by planning, implementing, and managing content at the highest standard. Writes scripts, plans and organizes shoots, tracks deliverables, and manages assigned projects to timely completion.
• Works with hosts, talent, and community participants with utmost editorial integrity.
• Champions inclusion and creates content that respects and reflects the rich diversity of NPT’s audience.
• Actively participates in community engagement efforts around content throughout the production process.
• Works collaboratively across NPT’s production, digital, and community engagement teams.
• Adapts to changing methods of content creation to maintain high standards and serve the overall mission of NPT.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: 

Demonstrated writing skills and experience executing production projects under deadlines. Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro preferred. Experience producing educational content preferred. Experience building a significant audience of repeat viewers preferred. Videography experience preferred. Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms or Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms). 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience with producingcontent for television and/ordigital production involving studio, remote, field, production, and post-production activities. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required (up to 35 lbs.), filing documents or storing materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional equipment as found in a typical office environment.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Attn: HR, Nashville Public Television (NPT), 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 or email to mblair@wnpt.org. Position will be open until filled. 

Nashville PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information Technology Associate

Nashville PBS (WNPT), Nashville’s PBS station is seeking to hire an Information Technology (IT) Associate. The IT Associate will assist with all aspects of information technology, production engineering and broadcast engineering responsibilities, including production tasks as needed. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering and will work closely with both the Senior Director of Engineering as the Network Administrator.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Associated with IT: 

• Understands the of basic Network Infrastructure.
• Understands and maintains DNS, DHCP, Routers, Switches, Corporate Firewalls; VPNs.
• Understands and maintains standard TCP/IP ports and network security (mail, network, basic IP).
• Familiar with current Microsoft servers and active directory.
• Familiar with Group Policy, Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines, Windows deployment services, WSUS and Linux.
• Familiar in PC and Mac operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware / software related problems.
• Ability to document the network.
• Competent in Desktop Windows 10 Pro / Enterprise and MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, Visio).
• Collaborate with Sr. Leadership to drive Nashville Public Television’s Strategic Plan

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: 

Ability to provide support within the information technologies (IT) and Engineering component of all of NPT’s broadcast and network infrastructure.  This includes operations and maintenance of all broadcast IT and networking systems for administration, production, and over the air systems.  Respect for the security of NPT’s considerable broadcast-related networking and IT infrastructure as well as associated delivery and operations systems. Work will be performed under general supervision, but ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and independently is a plus.  

Education and Experience: 

Certification or degree in information technologies, broadcast engineering or a related field is preferred.  Additionally, three to seven years’ experience in a technical operations field is preferred. The willingness to gain additional knowledge / training in the field of broadcast engineering; informational technology and cyber security.    

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical impairments to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods as needed.  May require reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required, up to 50 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required.  Work space varies from inside, to working outside for extended periods during the day. While primarily a traditional work schedule, this position could include some nights and weekends. 

In addition to comprehensive and ongoing training, NPT offers benefits, including health insurance, and dental and vision insurance. 

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Attn: HR, Nashville Public Television (NPT), 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 or email to employment@wnpt.org. Position will be open until filled. 

Nashville PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.