Cascade PBS

The Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region. The Media Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all media assets from capture all the way through to delivery. They manage internal and external video and podcast editors, videographers, and animators, and oversee in the media management workflow to assure quality and efficiency, while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity. Salary range : $80,824-$91,331 Location : Seattle, WA Hybrid   schedule available Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.   Benefits   include :  11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start Half-day Fridays during Summer Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately Employer paid ORCA card Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical Dental Vision  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Collaborate with the Production Manager to coordinate video and podcast production resources and priorities and ensure a steady stream of timely and high-impact content Manage the quality and efficiency of video and podcast post-production workflows, timelines, and deadlines Manage internal and external video and audio editors, animators and illustrators to complete and deliver short-form and long-form video and podcast content for broadcast, OTT and social media Collaborate with the Director of Original Production and Videographer to create and manage yearly production gear budgets as well as post production budgets Manage digital content for properties distributing Cascade PBS’s video and podcast content, including websites and third party platforms. Work with digital technology teams to help develop and maintain products that deliver digital news, audio products and video products. Proactively identify and solve resource challenges for all projects in flight Works with Programming Coordinator and Master Control to schedule video content and deliver titles, descriptions, and images for the Cascade PBS broadcast schedule and OTT Provide production guidance and support to internal and external teams Manager delivery transfers for independent contractors and partners Coordinate the technical specifications and implementation of live, studio recorded and remote/field productions Manage technical escalation when needed on camera and audio gear, edit bays, podcast studios, etc. Act as a liaison between Production and Engineering as an active partner on equipment maintenance and configuration processes Manage post-production strategies and timelines, giving input toward improving production strategies and timelines From capture to final delivery, coordinate with Media Asset Management Specialist to ensure video and audio footage is stored, backed up, and catalogued safely Oversee and execute final quality control before publishing Track multiple deliverables simultaneously and ensure the correct stakeholder receive necessary assets Proactively identify opportunities for workflow improvement, providing solutions to identified workflow issues Maintain post production practice/policy documentation Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Expertise in media edit and production technology platforms, Adobe suites preferred Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator CC High proficiency with media asset management, storage methods, maintaining cataloging standards Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of production in field and studio environments Ability to interact with technical and non-technical team members across a variety of fields Excellent interpersonal skills for building and fostering key internal and external business relationships, as well as the ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment Ability to continuously improve processes and systems and adapt to changing priorities with ease Drives a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools, technology, and process Demonstrated success as an organized problem solver Able to collaborate with external partners and vendors efficiently and effectively EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BA/BS Degree in Communications or related field or equivalent experience required Minimum of two years’ management experience or people management required. Four years’ experience coordinating and managing video production workflows and timelines in a deadline-driven environment.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time Ability to see and distinguish colors required Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at   jobs@kcts9.org.

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region. The Marketing Campaign Specialist executes paid and owned multiplatform marketing campaigns and plays a key role in the marketing department‘s project management efforts. This role sets schedules, tracks deliverables, conducts analysis and drives continuous improvement while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity. Hourly rate :  $32.69-$36.49  Location : Seattle, hybrid schedule available Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include : 11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start Half-day Fridays during Summer Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately Employer paid ORCA card  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical Dental  Vision KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Work with manager and external vendors to conceive, execute and optimize all Google Ads promotion including Display, Search and Grant campaigns Use self-service ad consoles to set up, monitor and report on paid campaigns across a variety of platforms (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google, mobile app stores, Meta) Manage marketing department’s house ad inventory on our digital properties including inventory allocation, strategic alignment and prioritization  Create and optimize campaign-specific landing pages  Manage first-party data uploads, custom audiences and targeting profiles within Google Ads and Meta Business Manager Develop and track marketing and communications budgets for each project in collaboration with the Marketing Manager Partner with the Data and Analytics team as a data champion for the marketing department. Use data, reporting and insights to conduct campaign optimizations, inform best practices and strategies Stay abreast of current and emerging digital marketing methods such as full funnel attribution, tracking and optimization including retargeting pixels and third-party measurement technologies (eg AppsFlyer) Manage creative requests and resulting campaign assets for assigned campaigns Work with teams across the organization to manage web and app alerts and promo placements Support Marketing Manager across digital marketing channels and help with new initiatives as needed Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze information and make sound decisions Exceptional verbal and written communications skills including copywriting and copy editing  Diligence in scheduling, targeting and optimizing campaigns Strong creative judgment and high attention to detail Strong grasp of programmatic advertising platforms and best practices Self-driven, able to balance the marketing team's priorities across our owned and paid media platforms from concept to execution  Ability to manage through change in dynamic media industry environment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business, Marketing or Communications) or equivalent experience required Minimum of three years of experience developing and executing multiplatform marketing plans  Minimum of three years of experience managing cross-functional projects  Strong knowledge of ad platforms such as Google Ads and Meta, including one or more platform certifications Knowledge of CRM, CMS and social media best practices Strong understanding of metrics, analytics and reporting PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to view data on a computer screen for extended periods of time Ability to type on a keyboard for extended periods of time Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.   The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at   jobs@kcts9.org.