Job Opportunities
Montana PBS has staff located at offices at Montana State University in Bozeman and the University of Montana in Missoula. In addition to our full time staff, both organizations occasionally have full-time, part-time, work study and internship opportunities available.
Current Opportunities at KUSM-TV in Bozeman:
(for more information, call 406-994-3437)
News & Public Affairs Producer
This position produces news and public affairs programs for distribution on multiple Montana PBS platforms. Under the direction of the Montana PBS News Director, and working cooperatively with the News and Public Affairs production team, this position will research, write and produce programs addressing current and cultural events, politics, the environment, economic, social and community issues across the state.
Production Manager
The full-time Production Manager provides departmental leadership and technical expertise in studio and field television productions. The Production Manager assists with oversight of broadcast, promotion, and production services staff as well as KUSM-TV production facilities and equipment. The Production Manager will collaborate with award winning producers and create original, high quality, video content that furthers the educational and public service mission of Montana PBS.
Membership and Database Coordinator
The full-time Membership and Database Coordinator acts as the internal subject matter expert on the Montana PBS customer relationship management tool, providing support and problem-solving assistance to other members of the team. Responsible for building data reports to serve the entire Development Department and Finance team. Also responsible for ongoing data report requests, including donor analysis and special projects.
Current Opportunities at KUFM-TV in Missoula:
(for more information, call 406-243-4101)
No open positions at this time.
Current Opportunities at MPAN in Helena:
(for more information, call 406-444-4828)
Position Description
Title: MPAN Producer/Camera Operator – Legislative Session
Employer: Montana Public Affairs Network (MPAN)/Montana PBS
Position Overview:
Montana PBS contracts with the Legislative Services Division to operate and produce live television programming for the state broadcasting service, known as MPAN (Montana Public Affairs Network.) Montana PBS is hiring producers/camera operators for the 2023 Montana Legislature. This is a temporary position that will be scheduled based on the needs of the legislative session broadcasting calendar. Work schedules will vary, but full time and part time schedules are available. Training will be provided. Work will begin in late December 2022 (as availability allows) and conclude on or around May 1, 2023.
Duties:
Will produce video of unedited, gavel-to-gavel coverage of proceedings of 2023 Montana Legislature and associated events, to air on the state broadcasting network, MPAN (Montana Public Affairs Network.) Produced broadcasts will stream online, air on MPAN television channel, and will be recorded for long term historical archives.
Download full position description here.
To apply for this position:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to klynn@montanapbs.org.
K’Lynn Sloan Harris
406-444-4828
klynn@montanapbs.org
EEO Public File Reports
Montana PBS and our parent organizations are ADA/EEO/AA employers. Annual EEO Public File Reports for KUSM and KUFM are available below:
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