Multiplatform Producer | PBS News

WETA

Location: 3939 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206, United States
Base Pay: $76,844.25
Employee Type: FT Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

PBS News seeks a skilled multiplatform producer who will report, write, edit, shoot and produce journalism for our digital platforms and work a hybrid weekday/weekend schedule. Qualified applicants should have 3-5 years of reporting experience, the ability to work independently or as a part of a team and a hunger for bylines. Applicants should have experience producing journalism across text, audio, video and social media platforms. Experience working on a national platform is a plus, as is a demonstrated ability to reach audiences on social media. The multiplatform producer will work in a general assignment capacity, covering a wide range of breaking and longer-term news stories. This role will produce and publish digital news coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to working three additional weekdays. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pitch, report, write, edit and produce daily quick turn news reports in text, video and social media formats. Manage and produce video live streams of breaking news events
• Staff and support the PBS News ‘Rundown’ news blog by responding to news in real time by managing wire copy and coordinating live video streams of news events.
• Collaborate with visual and social teams to translate reporting across platforms Research, pitch and produce longer-term projects requiring extensive reporting.
• Offer daily coverage ideas during editorial planning meetings and participate in longer term strategic planning.
• Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent writing, scripting and communication skills
• Adept at video editing and production for video and social platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
• The ability to tackle and understand complicated subjects and interpret them for online platforms.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or other related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in journalism.
• Proven experience reporting for a major publication, digital or television organization.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LOCATION:

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service. Benefits | WETA

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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