Tasks
● Videography primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs
● Editing primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs
● Maintaining technical consistency and quality control for Legacy productions in multiple formats (live,
pre-recorded, studio-based, web formats, and so on)
● Staying current with trends and skills in editing, videography, graphics, program content and delivery
via multiple formats
● Working with program producers, videographers, underwriting representatives, and others to prepare
content for distribution
● Working cooperatively with representatives of all Pioneer departments to advance Pioneer’s mission
through primarily legacy and MACP funded productions.
● Developing promos for legacy content
● Maintain a work schedule that is consistent with the needs of Pioneer, the production teams, with long
hours as needed to complete productions, and as defined in consultation with your supervisor
● Work with peers at other MPTA stations on collaborative projects as needed
● Participate in Pioneer events and station-wide projects primarily for Legacy & MACP funded projects
● Work with photographers, editors, writers, researchers, narrators, web designers, underwriters, and
others in a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality content to Pioneer audiences
● Develop related materials that “enhance, educate, or promote” the subject matter of legacy
amendment content-continue to experiment on new platforms to widen the audience for the content
created through social and other developing technologies.
Skills & characteristics needed
● Integrity to develop and maintain strong, trusting working relationships with other Pioneer staff, free-
lance workers, and production team members
● Leadership to embrace teamwork and collaboration
● The ability to shoot and edit video for TV, the web, social platforms and other distribution systems as
needed
● Technical skill and intuitive understanding for video and editing technologies—from software to closed
captioning to audio and video standards--including the ability to assess and address problems in a
complex system
● Understanding of, and ability to, utilize production lighting
● Ability for independent thought, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the foresight to involve leaders
and management as needed to resolve problems early
● Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
● Accuracy and can be relied on to have exceptional attention to detail
● Excellent communication, people, and organizational skills
● An even temperament, even when working under tight deadlines

● Willingness to work long hours occasionally when production deadlines demand. Flexible, evening & on
occasion overnights.
● Dedication to the mission of Pioneer PBS
● Respect for colleagues and for the mission of public television
● Public relations skills to build and maintain relationships with the public
● The ability to learn quickly, especially with technology
● Be a self-starter, show initiative
● Able to receive direction regarding content creation and complete assignments on time with minimal
supervision, including working on your own.