What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Producer position at WQED Multimedia?
About the Role
WQED Multimedia seeks an accomplished Executive Producer to lead and elevate our original entertainment, lifestyle, and community-focused programming across video, podcasts, television, and digital platforms. This senior leader will shape the next phase of WQED’s evolution as a multi-platform storytelling hub—creating content that reflects the people, places, and ideas that define life in southwestern Pennsylvania. This new chapter goes beyond producing stories for or about our neighbors, embracing opportunities to co-create and amplify stories with the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Vice President of Programming & Distribution, the Executive Producer serves as a player-coach—a hands-on creator who mentors and empowers a team of producers, videographers, and editors. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative leader who combines creative excellence with editorial discipline, nurturing talent and championing authentic, inclusive storytelling. They will help drive a cultural shift toward shared storytelling, where community voices are collaborators and co-creators, not just subjects.
Submissions without a portfolio or work samples will not be reviewed. Please include links that showcase your creative or editorial leadership, along with a cover letter outlining your vision for storytelling that engages and inspires communities across southwestern Pennsylvania.
This hybrid role requires a collaborative, in-person presence at least three days per week at WQED’s studios in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creative, editorial, and production vision for WQED’s original content across video, audio, digital, and television.
- Act as a player-coach—balancing hands-on creative work with mentorship that elevates staff and community storytellers.
- Execute a unified content strategy that grows audiences and strengthens WQED’s role as a trusted storytelling platform.
- Oversee concept development, production, and promotion of programs spanning lifestyle, human-interest, history, food, culture, and local features.
- Build partnerships with organizations, creators, and civic leaders to surface authentic and diverse voices.
- Empower community members, independent producers, and emerging creators to contribute and co-create stories.
- Drive digital engagement and audience growth through YouTube, social media, streaming, and podcast platforms.
- Identify new opportunities for series, talent, and community-generated storytelling.
- Collaborate across departments on sponsorships, grants, and distribution initiatives.
- Establish efficient workflows and champion best practices for creativity, accessibility, and innovation.
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of senior-level experience in multi-platform content creation (video, digital, television, streaming, or podcasts).
- 5 years managing creative or production teams with a proven ability to mentor and elevate talent.
- Excellence in storytelling, editorial judgment, and creative direction across multiple genres.
- Experience producing visual and social content; familiarity with audio production a plus.
- Knowledge of the culture and communities of southwestern Pennsylvania.
- Understanding of analytics, audience behavior, and platform best practices.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere or similar software a plus; Microsoft Office required.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual compensation band for this full-time position is $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a PPO health insurance plan; employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and—after 12 months—a 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
WQED Multimedia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace for all. Applicants with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation may contact careers@WQED.org.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000