Senior Postproduction Editor

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.
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