Editorial Producer: Politics & Interviews (Hybrid)

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA in Arlington, VA, is seeking an Editorial Producer to join the PBS NewsHour booking team. You'll identify research, pre-interview, and arrange appearances for local reporters and guests for PBS NewsHour. The role focuses on news, politics, and culture for the Greater Washington area.

You will pitch topics, coordinate live or remote appearances, prep guests, and support anchors with question flow. Strong writing, planning, and newsroom skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of producing original news content, preferably for a national news outlet.
• Experience covering campaigns, politics, government, international news and/or science/health/tech news.
• Experience working in a broadcast setting with live control room and video production.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom under deadline pressure with flexibility.
• Impeccable written communication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Pitch editorial topics and guests, including newsmakers, reporters, analysts, and experts.
• Pitch, research, and produce guests for live on-set appearances in Washington or remotely.
• Pre-interview guests and evaluate strengths and weaknesses for TV appearances.
• Support anchors with question flow and focus of conversations for well-paced discussions.
• Coordinate with Production Management on production needs.
• Produce guests from the field and on location as needed.
• Acquire/select footage and collaborate with graphics to support interviews.
• Edit interviews for air when pre-recorded.
• Collaborate with digital team to ensure online content quality.
• Mentor and train junior staff; handle breaking news and special projects.

Skills

News production

Interview booking

Live control room

Editorial storytelling

Project planning

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

WETA in Arlington, VA, is seeking an Editorial Producer to join the PBS NewsHour booking team. You'll identify research, pre-interview, and arrange appearances for local reporters and guests for PBS NewsHour. The role focuses on news, politics, and culture for the Greater Washington area.

You will pitch topics, coordinate live or remote appearances, prep guests, and support anchors with question flow. Strong writing, planning, and newsroom skills are essential.