Newsroom Associate Producer (Hybrid)

WETA; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA is seeking an Associate Producer, News for PBS NewsHour’s News Production Unit in Arlington, VA. You will write and produce daily on-air and online items, collaborating with correspondents and senior producers to deliver compelling news segments.

You’ll research, pitch, and help craft field pieces, while mentoring junior staff and adapting to fast-paced newsroom demands. This role requests a journalism degree and newsroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in journalism.
• Reporting or blogging experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Superior writing skills under deadline pressure for short items and longer features.
• Experience with multi-media and broadcast video production is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom and adapt to changing assignments.
• Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce broadcast copy, on deadline, for daily video news summaries (30 seconds to 2–4 minutes).
• Research and help produce day-of-air and forward-looking segments in coordination with on-air correspondents and senior producers.
• Develop pitches for field segments with detailed story plans and interview subjects.
• Mentor and train junior team members as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

News production

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS (4-Year College/University Degree

Tools

Multi-media production

Broadcast video production

Job description

WETA is seeking an Associate Producer, News for PBS NewsHour’s News Production Unit in Arlington, VA. You will write and produce daily on-air and online items, collaborating with correspondents and senior producers to deliver compelling news segments.

You’ll research, pitch, and help craft field pieces, while mentoring junior staff and adapting to fast-paced newsroom demands. This role requests a journalism degree and newsroom experience.