About the Department

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events.

Click here to learn more about LPB: https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/

The Production Department is excited to announce an opening for a TV Producer—a dynamic opportunity for a creative storyteller who loves bringing compelling arts and cultural content to life. We’re looking for someone who can craft powerful narratives for both broadcast and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in writing and story development. The ideal candidate thrives in every stage of production—pre-production, production, and post-production—and is ready to jump in with fresh ideas and collaborative energy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and collaborative storyteller with strong writing and editorial skills and a passion for documentary storytelling. Strong familiarity with the arts is a plus. The TV Producer will pitch and develop topics for series such as Louisiana Legends and will occasionally direct and produce documentaries, overseeing all aspects of production. Content may be short or long-form.

Experience with Adobe Premiere and camera operation will help you shine in this role, and familiarity with live studio production is a significant plus.

Position Duties

Four years of production experience in television, radio, or multimedia; OR

A bachelor’s degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications plus one year of production experience in television, radio, or multimedia.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Pre-Production Responsibilities

Pitch, develop, and book interviews for broadcast and digital content, including documentaries, series, and live shows.

Production Responsibilities

Direct and conduct compelling on-camera interviews.
Direct and/or shoot appropriate b-roll, compiling and developing graphics and other visual images as needed.
Strong writing skills and editorial judgment is a must.

Post-Production Responsibilities

Work with assigned editor to oversee all aspects of production. Ability to edit in Adobe Premiere is desired.
Ensure all deliverables meet technical specs for both broadcast and digital distribution.
Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and delivery requirements for various delivery platforms.

Position-SpecificDetails:

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a TV Producer – TV Senior Producer

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: Eight (8) hour days - Monday-Friday; varying work schedules are offered.

Division: Production Department

Compensation: Applicants who possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Kayotta “Kay” Lewis

Louisiana Educational TV Authority , 7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Email: HumanResources @lpb.org

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Supplemental Questions

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your degree as it appears on your transcript. If you answered "No," type N/A.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of Louisiana
Address: 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone: (866) 783-5462
Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm