Project Manager

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Masterpiece Unit at GBH has co-produced and presented the Emmy award-winning drama series Masterpiece on PBS since 1971. The Masterpiece Production team handles production, post-production, and video promotions for all platforms. This includes creating Masterpiece program masters and weekly promos for PBS, videos for digital and social media, show reels, trailers, awards submissions, press screeners, and event reels. The unit also provides technical and creative services to the Masterpiece unit and affiliated stakeholders.

JOB OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Senior Series Producer, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the workflows and projects among the 7 members of the production team to ensure that projects happen on time, on budget, and with the highest quality. Using frequent, team-building communication, and highly effective project management skills and tools, the Project Manager guides the team’s progress on each project by developing and organizing each project, breaking assignments into approachable tasks, prioritizing, establishing and tracking deadlines, removing roadblocks, and communicating out on progress to the Senior Series Producer, to other GBH units, and to PBS. Additionally, the Project Manager keeps a close eye on industry changes and policy changes at GBH and PBS, and then researches and analyzes their likely effect on MASTERPIECE production so that we can best address such changes, and then communicates clearly to the team and sets things in motion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, and manage each project for the production and post-production teams.
• Monitor progress, set deadlines, and adjust projects, and handles consequences, as needed.
• Problem-solve quickly and creatively.
• Communicate clearly and reassuringly to both our team and stakeholders/clients.
• Ensure budget is followed responsibly by all parties; work with service providers to limit costs.
• Evaluate project upon completion and share results/next steps with Senior Series Producer.
• Manage orderly system for all media traffic out of the unit.
• Manage delivery of programs and promotional videos to PBS and to all internal/external groups.
• Manage program closed captioning, DVS, outgoing tech eval, and delivery to PBS.
• Research, create, and update branding guidelines, cheat sheets, checklists, and trackers.

Project management and coordination.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• In-depth knowledge of PBS packaging forms software.
• Ability to think outside the box and problem-solve creatively.
• Ability to work with clients on tight timelines.
• Leadership, motivation, and team-building skills.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

• 3-5 years industry experience in pre-production, and production/post-production.

•Project planning, project coordination, and project management. •Comprehensive knowledge of Masterpiece/PBS workflow.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office software suite.

JOB SPECIFICS

Contract position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

Salary Range

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 617-300-2000.