Executive Producer-PHLgovTV at Cityof Philadelphia

Job description

The Executive Producer in concert with the CCSO leads editorial and production for PHLgovTV. This role will launch and sustain an original programming schedule of three new series premiering September 30, 2026, while managing live broadcast operations, field production, and a growing distribution presence across cable, livestream, YouTube, Roku, Apple TV, and social media.  The Executive Producer in concert with the CCSO maintains editorial authority over all PHLgovTV original programming, sets journalistic and creative standards, manages the production budget, supervises a four-person production staff (Senior Producer, Producer, Multiplatform Producer, and Production Technician), coordinates production and hearing-coverage scheduling with the Master Control & Facilities Engineer (Production Lead), coordinates community content partners, and ensures every episode and live broadcast meets PHLgovTV’s quality, accessibility, and mission standards.  This is a hands-on production leadership role. The Executive Producer is expected to write, produce, and — where capacity requires — direct and edit, not only manage. The ideal candidate has deep familiarity with Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, civic institutions, and government structure, and brings a demonstrated commitment to public-interest journalism and community storytelling.  1. Editorial & Show-Running  Maintain PHLgovTV’s editorial identity, voice, and journalistic standards across all original programming and live broadcasts.  Develop season plans, episode concepts, and rundowns for PHLgovTV’s inaugural original series, including Her Seat at the Table and the weekly neighborhood field magazine.  Write or oversee segment scripts, run-of-show documents, guest briefing materials, and interview questions for all produced programming.  Make editorial decisions regarding content, guests, story angles, and on-air presentation, coordinating with the CCSO in keeping with PHLgovTV’s published Editorial Standards Policy.  Ensure all programming aligns with the Mayor’s five strategic priorities.  2. Production Supervision & Day-to-Day Operations  Directly supervise the Senior Producer, Multiplatform Producer, and Production Technician; build and maintain the weekly production calendar coordinating episode shoots, post-production deadlines, and publishing schedules.  Produce and direct studio shoots for original programming, including talent direction, guest coordination, and technical oversight of the studio environment.  Supervise field production, managing multi-person crews, location logistics, filming permits, and on-location safety protocols.  Oversee all post-production workflows: footage ingest, edit review and feedback, graphics coordination with OIT Creative Services, and final QC before broadcast delivery to TelVue.  Manage deployment of the LiveU LU300S 5G field streaming unit for remote live broadcasts.  3. Government & Civic Transparency Broadcasting  Coordinate with the PHLGovTV Production Lead on live broadcast scheduling for Philadelphia City Council sessions, committee hearings, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board; ensure all proceedings are broadcast unedited, in full, and archived in the Philadelphia Citizen’s Hub.  Produce supplemental content for the searchable government proceedings archive, including pre- and post-hearing context segments, committee explainers, and searchable metadata.  Ensure PHLgovTV is integrated into the City’s emergency communications protocols, including the OEM-governed emergency crawl activation/deactivation workflow.  Uphold PHLgovTV’s editorial standards: equitable coverage of all elected officials.  4. Digital Distribution & Social Media Coordination  Coordinate with the Director of Digital Strategies and the Multiplatform Producer on PHLgovTV social media content: episode clips, promotional gr