Hybrid DC Associate Producer: Public Affairs Studio

WETA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA is seeking an Associate Producer to support editorial preparations and studio production for a weekly local public affairs program focused on Greater Washington and related PBS NewsHour projects. The AP will handle production planning, development, editing, and coordination with the control room.

The role involves research, booking guests, coordinating with the editorial team, and ensuring seamless collaboration under tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in journalism, preferably for a local or national broadcast outlet.
• Some expertise, knowledge, and interest around politics, news and culture.
• Superior writing skills, under deadline pressure.
• Experience using social media for reporting and storytelling.
• Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation, and time management skills with attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Editorial planning

Research

Story development

Deadline-driven

Strong writing

Collaboration under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Nonlinear editing software (Premiere, AVID, Final Cut)

Job description

WETA is seeking an Associate Producer to support editorial preparations and studio production for a weekly local public affairs program focused on Greater Washington and related PBS NewsHour projects. The AP will handle production planning, development, editing, and coordination with the control room.

The role involves research, booking guests, coordinating with the editorial team, and ensuring seamless collaboration under tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment.