Director of Multiplatform Media

Arkansas PBS is looking for a strategic and accomplished Director of Multiplatform Media to lead our team in enhancing the success of our linear and digital programming and promotional initiatives.

The Arkansas PBS Director of Multiplatform Media holds a pivotal position that directly influences the success of Arkansas PBS broadcasting and digital advertising efforts. This role is not just about managing budgets and overseeing TV programming contracts; it’s about driving innovation and excellence in content production planning, distribution, management, and promotion. By leading a talented team, the Director ensures that we deliver high-quality media and resonate with our audience's needs and preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Own scheduling, communication, and dissemination workflows required to produce, socialize, and maintain broadcast schedules and on-demand content
• Manage program databases to ensure accurate titles, thumbnails, descriptions, metadata, trademarks and rights usage, and FCC compliance
• Direct creative efforts for the development and delivery of promotional assets, including local program promo production, national program promo editing, monthly station promos, and paid digital advertising
• Run monthly meetings to inform all staff members of upcoming programming initiatives, navigating questions and negotiating roadblocks as they arise
• Oversee budgets and contracting for TV programming and digital advertising
• Manage four direct reports who have responsibilities that support linear and non-linear programming and content

Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in radio and television, journalism, or a related field; including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• 3-5 years of media experience, preferably in a programming and/or creative editorial role
• Demonstrated strategic and planning skills related to multiplatform programming
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage media priorities, timelines, and deadlines
• Ability to build clear narratives through data analytics and campaign reporting

Desired:

• Experience with advertising platforms such as Meta and Roku
• Experience with scheduling software such as ProTrack
• Experience with contract management

Education & Instruction Coordinator

Arkansas PBS is looking for an educator to join our award-winning education department as an Education & Instruction Coordinator. This position will join our team in developing online professional learning opportunities for teachers and other adult learners and creating standards-aligned classroom resources to accompany children’s programming. Prior experience using an online learning management system is preferred, as well as experience creating classroom resources aligned with academic standards.

This position works collaboratively with colleagues and subject matter experts to create, refine, and provide high-quality learning experiences and curriculum materials for the educational initiatives at Arkansas PBS.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a collaborative team to create professional development for Arkansas teachers
• Collaborates with Arkansas Department of Education personnel, video production staff, IT personnel, and subject matter experts during stages of course creation as needed
• Assists team members in the course creation process by participating in peer review
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of available courses and the learning management system
• Accepts and provides feedback within iterative publishing processes
• Collaborative creation of curriculum materials and classroom resources to accompany children’s programming
• Ensures all resources created are aligned with appropriate Arkansas Academic Standards, are of high quality, and are published according to scheduled deadlines
• Accepts and provides feedback within iterative publishing processes

This position demands a positive and constructive view of working with others. There will be a high percentage of time spent in listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field 
Three years of experience in a related educational or program field

Preferred Qualifications

Teacher Certification (current or prior) 
Experience utilizing Totara, Moodle, or other learning management systems effectively

To apply online, visit https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/ search for: Education & Instruction Coordinator, req ID 45923, or Education & Instruction Coordinator.

Education Program Coordinator

Arkansas PBS is seeking an educator to join our award-winning education department as an Education Program Coordinator! This position will join our team in developing online professional learning opportunities for teachers and other adult learners and in coordinating and creating standards-aligned classroom resources to accompany children’s programming. Prior experience using an online learning management system is preferred, as well as experience creating classroom resources aligned with academic standards. This position demands a positive and constructive view of working with others. There will be a high percentage of time spent listening to, understanding, and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes.

This position will also include leadership and supervisory responsibilities for educational initiatives as a team lead, and the supervision of a team of 3-4 individuals providing customer service support to educators and other adult learners utilizing our learning management system for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a collaborative team to create professional development for Arkansas teachers
• Collaborates with Arkansas Department of Education personnel, video production staff, IT personnel, and subject matter experts during stages of course creation as needed
• Assists team members in the course creation process by participating in peer review
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of available courses and the learning management system
• Accepts and provides feedback within iterative publishing processes
• Compile information and coordinate the writing creation of curriculum materials and classroom resources to accompany children’s programming
• Ensures all resources created are aligned with appropriate Arkansas Academic Standards, are of high quality, and are published according to scheduled deadlines
• Accepts and provides feedback within iterative publishing processes
• Leadership and supervisory responsibilities include supervising a team of 3-4 individuals providing customer service support to educators and other adult learners utilizing our learning management system for professional development.
• Research, develop, evaluate, revise and present online training programs and courses
• Develop and present ideas, information, and training programs to large, diverse groups

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field
• Three years of experience in a related educational or program field, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding teacher licensure.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of online learning management systems
• Exceptional writing skills
• Knowledge of teaching principles and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teacher Certification (current or prior)
• Knowledge of educational principles and learning concepts.
• Experience working with online learning and/or training providers (Totara, Moodle, etc.)

Other duties as assigned.

To apply online, visit https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/ search for: Education Program Coordinator, req ID 45917.