Assistant Programming Director

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.Job DescriptionSUMMARY:Reporting to the Programming Director, the Assistant Programming Director assists in planning and managing NJ PBS's broadcast and streaming schedule. The Assistant Programming Director is responsible for day-to-day scheduling, program acquisition coordination, traffic operations, and liaising with PBS national programming. This position ensures the programming grid reflects NJ PBS's editorial priorities and public service mission.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with the development and commissioning of locally produced content, with particular focus on representing underserved New Jersey communities and partnering with the state’s business, art, educational and creator communities. Ensure programming reflects New Jersey's geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity, including content for non-English-speaking audiences.Work with the programming director to develop and implement a programming strategy balancing national PBS content with locally produced and acquired programming.Assist in building and maintaining the broadcast and streaming program schedule.Coordinate with PBS national programming and other vendors for clearances and scheduling.Manage traffic operations, including program logs and commercial/underwriting placement.Fulfill log requests regularly for NJ PBA. Track program rights windows and clearance deadlines.Liaise with production staff to schedule locally produced content.Maintain programming database and scheduling software.Research and evaluate programs for acquisition.Assist in producing program guides and on-air promotion schedules.Coordinate closed captioning and accessibility requirements for all programming.Support the Programming Director in special programming events and pledge drives.Handle scheduling adjustments for breaking news preemptions.Perform other duties as assigned.Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the position.A minimum of three years of experience working in a media, ...