Market to Market Data Producer/Director (Grant Funded. through 12/31/2027)

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Market to Market DATA Producer/Director (Grant-Funded Through 12/31/2027)

Join Iowa PBS in telling the stories that shape rural America. Market to Market, our nationally distributed weekly journal of agriculture and rural affairs, is seeking a creative, mission-driven Producer/Director to research, produce, write, and edit compelling news packages and feature stories that bring data, policy, people, and local impact to life on screen.

You'll work hands-on in the field with producers, subject matter experts, and the Iowa PBS Public Affairs team to create 12 feature stories and 24 news packages annually that resonate with viewers across Iowa and nationwide.

• Produce, direct, write, edit, and deliver news and feature segments for Market to Market
• Conduct research, interviews, field production, and script development
• Ensure all content meets journalistic, editorial, and regulatory standards (PBS, FCC, Iowa PBS policies, etc.)
• Transform data, including USDA and AMS market information, into clear storytelling and visuals
• Collaborate closely with production teams and provide direction to field and studio crews
• Build working knowledge of agriculture, economics, and rural policy issues impacting communities nationwide
• Travel across the state and region; some nights and weekends required

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strong writer and storyteller with a passion for rural issues and public-service journalism
• Curious, self-directed, and comfortable learning new technical and subject-matter skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple stories and production timelines
• Skilled in field production and non-linear editing systems, or able to direct others using them
• Comfortable interviewing farmers, policymakers, subject-matter experts, and members of the public

Why Iowa PBS?

Iowa PBS is the state's public broadcasting network, home to award-winning local programming, educational resources, and outreach initiatives that serve viewers of all ages. Our team is collaborative, highly skilled, and united by a shared mission to inform, connect, and enrich communities.

As a full-time employee, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) participation
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
  Health, Dental, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave & 9 Paid Holidays
  Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional and career development

Iowa PBS values creativity, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to public service. We consider our employees our most valuable resource.

This role is fully grant-funded through December 31, 2027 in support of Market to Market’s ongoing storytelling initiatives.

For full responsibilities and requirements, view the complete job description and application details on the official posting. Applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa Careers website.

All applicants must submit the following documents:

A completed NeoGov application with the following attached:

• • State of Iowa application along with a cover letter

• Complete resume detailing experience and credentials and

• A minimum of three professional references.

• A resume reel or portfolio or examples of your work - This must be emailed to humanresources@iowapbs.org. Subject line: Portfoilio for Requisition #26-02475

All materials must be received by the closing date of the posting.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1) Seven years of full-time professional level experience in broadcast design, commercial art, or multimedia production.

2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of full-time work experience in broadcast design, commercial art, or multimedia production; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in broadcast journalism, mass communications, multimedia, or film equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in broadcast journalism, mass communications, multimedia, or film, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in professional-level video production.

4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time work experience in broadcast design, commercial art, or multimedia production; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in broadcast journalism, mass communications, multimedia, or film equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in broadcast journalism, mass communications, multimedia, or film equals one year of full-time experience.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with field and/or studio camera work; control room experience helpful but not required