Field Producer – Washington DC

The Epoch Times United Kingdom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Epoch Times is seeking a Field Producer for Washington, DC, on-site. You will oversee the production of television content covering Congress, government agencies, and major events.

Responsibilities include research, scripting, coordinating the crew, and delivering engaging stories with strong visuals. Ideal candidates have proven field producing experience in politics, excellent coordination skills, and a willingness to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Proven field producer in broadcast journalism.
• Strong knowledge of congressional procedures and legislative processes.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication; professional collaboration.
• Familiarity with TV production equipment and editing tools.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Content development: generate story ideas and research legislative developments.
• Coordinate with reporters and crew to plan coverage of Congress, interviews, and live broadcasts.
• Oversee all production aspects: scheduling, scripting, directing, editing, logistics.
• Ensure compelling storytelling with graphics and clear explanations of complex topics.
• Monitor quality, uphold journalistic standards, and ensure accuracy and fairness.

Skills

Field producing experience

Congressional knowledge

Time management

Communication

Production tech

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Video editing software

Broadcast equipment

Job description

Field Producer – Washington DC

Location: On Site | Employment type: Full Time

Description

NTD, a sister company of The Epoch Times, shares a similar mission of upholding Truth and Tradition. As a Field Producer for the NTD team covering Washington, DC—including Capitol Hill, The White House, and various other government agencies—your primary role will be to oversee the production of television content related to legislative activities, hearings, policy debates, and live events.

Responsibilities

• Content Development: Generating story ideas, conducting research, and staying updated on legislative developments to identify newsworthy topics for coverage.
• Coordination: Collaborating with reporters, camera operators, and other team members to plan and execute coverage of Congress, including interviews, live broadcasts, and news segments.
• Production Oversight: Managing all aspects of production, including scheduling, scriptwriting, directing, video editing, and coordinating logistics.
• Storytelling: Ensuring compelling storytelling through effective editing, graphics, and visual elements to engage viewers and provide clear understanding of complex legislative topics.
• Quality Control: Monitoring content quality, adhering to journalistic standards, fact‑checking, and ensuring accuracy and fairness in reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience: A proven track record as a field producer in broadcast journalism, preferably with experience in political reporting or coverage of legislative bodies.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of congressional procedures, legislative processes, and the political landscape.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate and interact professionally with team members, politicians, and other stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with television production equipment, software, and editing tools is highly desirable.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic integrity.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and during major legislative events or breaking news situations.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is between $50,000 and $80,000. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range accordingly to the selected candidate’s experience, location, technical skills, and other factors.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in working for The Epoch Times/NTD to [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.