Senior Postproduction Editor

About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of Senior Postproduction Editor is to work closely with the network directors in making creative and technical decisions in assembling recorded audio and video material using professional broadcast equipment and software, into a complete, well-polished program for broadcast at the local and national level.

This position will work onsite five days per week at PBS
North Carolina located in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System
employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a
2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission
is to provide transformational experiences and trusted content to
educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina.
Providing free content across our four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer
Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North Carolina Channel) to more than
13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina serves the third largest
public media market in the country. Beyond the screen, PBS North
Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on
community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more
information, visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting
with us at Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and
Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Content division provides North Carolinians with
national and local programming and services of the highest quality,
using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of
perspectives.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Competencies
The Senior Postproduction Editor position requires a masterful
storyteller creating engaging and compelling narratives in multiple formats
which will be distributed across a number of platforms including but not
limited to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and over-the-air broadcast. Essential
to this position is a complete understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar
professional editing software with a proven track record of editing video
content for emerging platforms in a timely manner. In addition, knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
is preferred. Knowledge of a wide array of professional broadcast equipment is
essential such as waveforms, audio mixers, routers, and video switchers. This
position requires the ability to troubleshoot and critically view waveform
information to meet national broadcast standards and FCC regulations. Attention
to detail and a mastery of spelling & punctuation is required. The senior editor will work closely with internal and external
clients which requires the ability to collaborate and plan between departments.
This position will require the ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. The Senior Editor is responsible for managing deadlines, as
well as deliverables to external and internal stakeholders. This position will be responsible for providing technical and editorial
assistance to other staff members. The Senior Editor's technical knowledge and
skills will be used to troubleshoot technical problems, as well as provide
guidance to help produce the best possible story. They must be able to diagnose
problems and provide solutions. They will work with other departments to
provide feedback and recommendations for hardware and software purchases, as
they pertain to postproduction.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Prefer 4 years of related experience.

• Classification: Brdcst & Emrg Media Specialist
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Position Number: G0002353
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by January 26, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.