TELEVISION PRODUCER

About this Job

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.

The Production Department is excited to announce an opening for a Television 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

A bachelor's degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications plus one year of production experience in television, radio, or multimedia.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

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 Producer will pitch and develop topics for series such as Art Rocks and Louisiana Legends, and will occasionally direct and produce documentaries, overseeing all aspects of production. Content may be short or long-form.

Pre-Production Responsibilities

• Pitch, develop and book interviews for broadcast and digital content, including documentaries, series, and live shows.
• Stay up to date on developments in the arts community, developing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

Production Responsibilities

• Direct and conduct compelling on-camera interviews.
• Direct and/or shoot appropriate b-roll, compiling and developing graphics and other visual images as needed.
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment is a must.

Post-Production Responsibilities

• Work with assigned editor to oversee all aspects of production. Ability to edit on Adobe Premiere is desired.
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical specs for both broadcast and digital distribution.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools and delivery requirements for various delivery platforms.

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  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .