Producer - Video Storytelling and Digital Content

Nine PBS
3655 Olive Street
St. Louis Missouri United States 63108
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Location
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Postal Code
: 63108

Job Category
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Television, Online | New Media

Employment Type
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Full time

Salary
: 56, USD per year

Posted
: 01.16.2026

Nine PBS:
Producer – Video Storytelling and Digital Content

Who We Are
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As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, share thought‑provocative content, and host events that engage and inspire our region.

Our History
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Nine PBS is a community‑licensed public media station. For 70 years we have been a foundational pillar in the St. Louis community by providing trusted, community‑centered content and resources.

Our Values
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Nine PBS is rooted in our four values:
Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning.

Our Culture
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Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Position Description
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We’re looking for a producer who is passionate about storytelling and creating content that matters to the St. Louis region. This role focuses on execution‑encompassing research, writing, interviewing, and producing high‑quality stories for both broadcast and digital platforms. You’ll work on long‑form stories while creating short‑form content for social accounts like You Tube, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. Collaboration is key: you’ll lead production teams, work with editors and shooters, and partner with community leaders and media outlets to bring stories to life.

A curiosity for telling stories that make people feel and emote the need to make impact on our region.

The ideal candidate will deliver high‑quality stories that align with Nine PBS and Media Collective goals, create content that connects with new audiences and reflects current trends, and execute projects on time while collaborating effectively with team members fostering a feedback‑driven environment.

Primary Responsibilities
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Produce compelling stories for digital‑first platforms (You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook) and broadcast programs and specials airing on Nine PBS. Shoot and edit videos for digital‑first platforms and direct shooters and editors for broadcast programs and specials airing on Nine PBS. Research, report, and write stories that reflect the voices and issues of the St. Louis region. Interview individuals in studio and field settings, ensuring accuracy and context.

Create short‑form edits from long‑form projects for social media. Develop content optimized for social media platforms, including providing strong and SEO‑optimized titles and descriptions. Work with the content team to review performance and adapt strategies based on community feedback and trends. Collaborate effortlessly with other media outlets, reporters, freelance talent, community leaders, and organizations, sharing responsibilities to build stories to their full potential.

Secondary Responsibilities
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Engage and attend community events or forums to stay connected to local stories. Pitch creative ideas for new projects and social content. Support Nine PBS programs and specials when extra help is needed. Perform duties that require flexibility and provide assistance as needed. Work closely with other producers and departments to share and accept ideas and feedback. Add simple animations like opens/closes, lower thirds, and chyrons to enhance video quality.

Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 2 years of experience, or associate’s degree with more than 3+ years of experience in production, communications, multimedia, or other fields. Additional key skills include: strong storytelling fundamentals (researching, writing, directing, and interviewing); experience creating video content for social media and broadcast; high comfort level on camera for interviews or hosting segments; ability to operate cameras for single and two‑camera shoots and interviews;

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