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 one other day, to be determined by their business unit. 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

American Experience is an award-winning historical documentary series broadcasting nationally on

PBS and is the longest running and most-watched history series on television. The series brings

together on air and online some of the world’s preeminent and most insightful historians, journalists,

authors and witnesses to history. Our goal is to cement American Experience as the go-to source for

great history, great storytelling, and a broader understanding that history belongs to all of us.

Job Overview

American Experience seeks a talented and ambitious candidate to join our team as Outreach &

Engagement Manager, tasked with building on and amplifying our reputation as a go-to source for

great historical documentary. The ideal candidate will possess a deep interest in documentary film,

passion for community building, stellar writing skills, and excellent organizational skills. This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence

Reporting to the Director of Audience Development, the Outreach & Engagement Manager will

develop and execute the strategy for American Experience community engagement, leveraging the

series’ long form and digital productions to establish and grow relationships with strategic institutional

and community partners, member stations and industry peers. Working closely with the Audience

Development team and its stakeholders, this individual will create and execute outreach and

engagement activities that will increase awareness, consideration, and support of American

Experience and its work. This includes but is not limited to events, film festival appearances,

conferences and station appearances.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, intuitive, and a creative problem-solver with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and organizations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential. The role requires strong initiative, the capacity to work independently, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while achieving goals under pressure.

What you get to do

• Conceive, plan and execute in- person and virtual premiere events supporting our broadcast schedule


• Plan and execute audience development for all engagement activities


• Lead community engagement strategy and activities around film premieres


• Establish, maintain and grow strategic partnerships with premier institutions and organizations


• Liaise with National Audience Development and Station Services on station event needs


• Liaise with filmmakers and talent around promotional needs and appearances


• Develop and produce assets for station/community screening kits, including event clips and language


• Speech writing for Executive Producer at events


• Provide post-event/post-initiative reporting and analysis, ensuring series objectives are consistently met


• Support Director in reporting and analysis on audience growth and engagement for series - Support Director in managing events budget

What skills you need:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities


• Familiarity with digital and live-streaming platforms


• Passion for documentaries and history is a valuable asset

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience


• At least 5 years of relevant experience required


• Proven track record in developing and executing creative campaigns and live events with measurable success

Job Specifics

Staff position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

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

Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135

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 human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.