Winner of more than 40 Emmy Awards, ITVS is public media’s leading incubator and presenter of documentary film. We partner with filmmakers who bring untold stories to public media to make a difference in the world. For over 25 years, we’ve been committed to diversity on both sides of the camera, helping filmmakers tell and share vital stories that are reflective of our society.

Summary

The person in this Hybrid or Remote role will report to the Sr. Director of Marketing and Publicity. Responsibilities include supporting outreach to public media programmers and communication teams regarding upcoming programming and strategic initiatives, providing broadcast and carriage reporting on a per film and catalog basis, delivering quarterly reports on the state of public media, and representing the award-winning series Independent Lens within the public media system. Contract length estimated at 8 to 12 months.

Scope of Contract

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Concept and execute annual station relations strategy that aligns and supports ITVS institutional priorities
• Develop and deliver monthly external station messaging on ITVS’ content, including Independent Lens, ITVS-funded films, digital offerings, thematic campaigns, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with ITVS station communications team to provide enthusiastic and exceptional customer service, anticipating partner needs, handling inquiries, and resolving issues
• Maintain timely and accurate communications to the ITVS Audience Development team on new system-wide initiatives, MVOD/AVOD strategies, scheduling changes, key personnel shifts, and opportunities in DEIB.
• Develop and deliver thoughtful responses to crises and opportunities, adjusting priorities as needed; anticipate and address critical feedback from stations.
• Represent ITVS at 1-2 key external-facing events (ex: PBS Annual Meeting, Public Television Programming Association [PTPA], Indies Summit)
• Identify key markets and support panelists and participant sourcing for ITVS-led convenings.

Competencies

• A commitment to social impact work and engagement in a variety of social, economic, and cultural perspectives.
• Cares about principles associated with diversity and inclusion; willing and wanting to support the voices and visions of underrepresented communities, and reflect the interests and concerns of a diverse society.
• Must be comfortable talking about and using technology (social media sharing and logins, account setups, chat software, watching and sharing online videos, webcasting software, etc.).
• Knowledge and passion for the ever-changing media and event production landscape.
• Creative with a flexible mind-set; open to new ideas and practices.
• Can work on multiple projects quickly and efficiently while under pressure.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and “can do” attitude; able to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally.
• Be extremely detail oriented, organized, flexible, able to meet deadlines, and adapt to new and changing responsibilities.
• Be proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and think strategically.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Willing to support leadership’s decision and direction in a positive, professional and cooperative manner.
• Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
• Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.

Compensation

Contract(or) rates and proposals will be considered.

Cover Letters

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