Gwen Ifill Fellow, Washington Week, Horizons & Compass Points, PBS News

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Work as part of a producing team to create the weekly, national news programs "Washington Week," “Horizons,” and “Compass Points.” The fellow will work collaboratively with producers and moderators to research national and international news stories, gather video elements, monitor, and log live news events, generate story ideas, copy edit, and produce broadcast and web content.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research news stories and prepare background information for moderators and producers.

• Produce video, sound, and graphic elements for the broadcast and/or website.

• Log live events, track video and maintain production notes.

• Greet and assist guests before and after their interview appearances.

• Contribute to social media outreach.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree required. Major in journalism, digital media, communication, history, or political science preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in journalism, news writing and copy editing.

• Experience should include creating digital or broadcast content including shooting and editing from concept to completion.

• Background in web production helpful.

• Must have a keen interest and broad knowledge of national and world events, politics, and history.

• Knowledge of television news and video production including familiarity with AVID, Final Cut and/or Adobe Premier editing, digital shooting, and Photoshop.

• Sound editorial judgment, solid broadcast writing skills, and careful attention to detail when editing and proofreading.

• Dependable organizational and time management skills. Able to adapt to changing deadlines.

• Experience using the web for research and summarizing findings.

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS, Drupal, or familiarity with other CMS helpful.

EDUCATION:

• College degree required. Major in journalism, digital media, communication, history, or political science preferred.

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.