Associate Producer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Associate Producer (AP) will be responsible for assisting with editorial preparations and studio production of a weekly local public affairs program produced by WETA and PBS News focused on Greater Washington and other productions as needed. The AP will focus on production planning, development, editing, and coordination with the control room.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Research, pitch and develop discussion ideas for the round table and moderator.

· Identify and secure media assets for elements in broadcasts.

· Work with editorial producer and production managers to secure interview guests for programs, arrange transportation to and from studio in DC and possibly remotely.

· Ensure smooth communication with staff and production team.

· Pre-interview and book guests as needed.

· Coordinate digital content with broadcast elements and editorial information.

· Perform related duties as assigned for the local program and/or PBS News Hour as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in journalism, preferably for a local or national broadcast outlet.

· Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Some expertise, knowledge, and interest around a variety of topic areas including politics, news and culture.

· Demonstrated ability to create and manage fresh, compelling news and feature content for broadcast and/or online.

· Superior writing skills, under deadline pressure.

· Experience using social media and an interest in using new social media tools for reporting and storytelling.

· Ability to work closely with colleagues in a collaborative manner under deadline.

· Some experience using nonlinear editing software including Premiere, AVID or Final Cut.

· Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation, and time management skills with careful attention to detail.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS (4-Year College/University Degree)

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, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital, produces and distributes content that informs, inspires, and enriches lives.

As the second-largest producing station for the public media system, WETA creates programming to explore history, arts, and culture, partnering with acclaimed filmmakers such as Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. National WETA productions include The American Revolution and Finding Your Roots, among many others. WETA is also home to PBS News, the primary daily, breaking, and special news producer for PBS. Its broadcast productions include PBS News Hour, Washington Week with The Atlantic, Horizons from PBS News, and Compass Points from PBS News, as well as specials, documentaries, and a robust footprint across digital platforms.

Locally, WETA serves audiences across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, through television, radio, and digital platforms. Audiences access WETA on broadcast channels WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World, and WETA PBS Kids, and digitally through the free streaming platform WETA+. Listeners tune into WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the Greater Washington area, via radio, online, and the WETA Classical app. 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.