Associate Producer

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 two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Membership team, part of GBHs Development division, enables the GBH Educational Foundation to fulfill its public media mission by raising contributions from individuals for TV, radio, and digital programming, as well as for special projects at GBH, the Cape & Islands Radio Station (CAI), and New England Public Media (NEPM).

Membership oversees direct response fundraising and member engagement, which provide GBH with the resources to pursue its mission. The team collaborates closely with the Contributor Development Partnership (CDP), which supports GBH, CAI, and NEPM members and viewers nationwide.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Associate Producer reports to the Senior Fundraising Producer and is an integral part of the Membership team. The job requires fundraising and/or marketing experience and a familiarity with television production. Candidates must have a skill set that supports being able to write concise, compelling on-air fundraising messages, and have a creative spirit to develop effective spots for TV and radio. Candidates must also be able to meet critical deadlines, proofread accurately and work closely with varying stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior Fundraising Producer to select and schedule programs for pledge production

• Work with Senior Fundraising Producer to select and schedule on-camera hosts

• Make sure all necessary assets and resources for pledge production are acquired, compiled and delivered to meet production timelines

• Research, plan and write successful TV pledge break scripts

• Plan, write, voice, and produce fundraising spots for video (TV and digital) and radio

• Serve as Producer for pre-recorded and live video production as needed

• Collaborate with GBH Creative Team to create video graphics and assets for fundraising across platforms

• Support on-air hosts through acquiring, preparing and distributing information and materials needed to present coherent, successful fundraising messaging

• Compile Match and Challenge results

• Research, plan and write TV pledge break scripts incorporating fundraising messaging and spots

• Provide Radio pledge fundraising support as needed

SKILL SET

• Excellent multi-platform writing and content creation skills

• Strong professional communication and a collaborative team mindset

• Proven ability to manage overlapping deadlines with exceptional attention to detail

• Creative, self-motivated, and eager to learn new skills

• Solid understanding of the TV/video production process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year working in a public or commercial television station or video production house

• Fundraising experience a plus

JOB SPECIFICS

This position will require early morning, late night, and weekend work during fundraising drives

Staff position

On-site position

CWA Local 1400 union position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

Salary Range $50,820 - $66,975 Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity. 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 ....