Program Associate

Position Title: Program Associate

Department: Programming Operations & Engagement

Corporate Area: General Audience Programming

Status: Regular, Full time NonExempt

Manager Title: Manager, Content Screening

Position Overview:

The Program Associate supports the PBS General Audience content teams, that includes the PBS National Program Service and all Syndicated Services across genres from Dramas to Investigative Reports, History, Climate, Arts and Culture, Science, Nature themed programs, among others as well as Independent films, by reviewing, screening and evaluating multi-platform content prior to distribution to ensure adherence to PBS standards, practices and all compliance related issues.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Review, Screen and Evaluate content for PBS Standards and Compliance

Collaborate with Programming, Standards & Practices and related teams to attain compliance

Create and distribute station-facing reports that include program timings and content information

Assess sensitive content and recommend revisions to the program ratings as relevant

Support Manager, Programming & Operations in department project needs, special projects and as needed

Requirements for success:

1+ years of experience in administration or production in the media industry; television broadcasting and/or film production; or journalism; related writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Familiarity with PBS operations and procedures is preferred

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Excellent organizational skills

Good program judgment

Excellent writing skills

General knowledge of public broadcasting community

Excellent communication skills

Background or interest in television programming

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $23/hour to $25/hour. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements for eligible employees, including: (i) eligibility for discretionary bonuses; (ii) various insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance; (iii) identity protection program; (iv) employee assistance program; (v) financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b); (vi) paid time off (17 days per year), paid sick time benefits (12 days per year), paid parental leave (60 days / 12 weeks ), and paid holidays (12 days per year). Details of these benefit plans will be provided upon request. The application window for this position is expected to close on 9/25/2026.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position,” and the Company reserves the right to modify the base hourly rate/salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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