TELEVISION SENIOR PRODUCER

About the Department

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events.

Click here to learn more about LPB: https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/

The Production Department is excited to announce an opening for a TV Senior Producer—a dynamic opportunity for a creative storyteller who loves bringing compelling arts and cultural content to life. We’re looking for someone who can craft powerful narratives for both broadcast and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in writing and story development. The ideal candidate thrives in every stage of production—pre-production, production, and post-production—and is ready to jump in with fresh ideas and collaborative energy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and collaborative storyteller with strong writing and editorial skills and a passion for documentary storytelling. Strong familiarity with the arts is a plus. The TV Senior Producer will pitch and develop topics for series such as Louisiana Legends and will occasionally direct and produce documentaries, overseeing all aspects of production. Content may be short or long-form.

Experience with Adobe Premiere and camera operation will help you shine in this role, and familiarity with live studio production is a significant plus.

Position Duties

Five years of production experience in television, radio, or multimedia; OR

A bachelor’s degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications plus two years of production experience in television, radio, or multimedia.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: Workhoursare8:00AMto4:PM, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.

Division: Production Department

Compensation: Applicants that possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

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