Senior Digital Producer/Host

WGBH; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH seeks a full-time Host, Reporter, and Writer for Future Hack, a new multiplatform digital series from the NOVA team. The role blends technology reporting, writing, hosting, and editorial collaboration across video, audio, newsletters, and audience engagement.

It includes producing 22 YouTube episodes, a podcast version, newsletters, and promotional content. The candidate will contribute from topic research through recording, post-production, and promotion, working with a hybrid team onsite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years reporting on technology for major media outlets.
• Translate complex technology topics into clear, engaging scripts and questions.
• Strong interviewing, reporting, writing, and on-camera presentation skills.
• Identify and coordinate expert guests and support remote video/audio recording.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to meet production deadlines.
• Write for video, audio, newsletters, and digital audiences.
• Commitment to journalistic accuracy and respectful workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as host, reporter, and writer for each episode.
• Develop short-form pitches for episode topics.
• Research and write on-camera explainers (2–3 minutes).
• Identify, schedule, and interview technology experts and leaders.
• Draft interview questions and conduct interviews on camera.
• Record direct-to-camera explainers and newsletters.
• Support production with editorial feedback and post-production needs.

Skills

Technology reporting

On-camera hosting

Interviewing

Writing for digital

Editorial collaboration

Job description

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

JOB OVERVIEW

GBH seeks a full-time Host, Reporter, and Writer for Future Hack, a new multiplatform digital series from the producers of NOVA. This multimedia role combines technology reporting, writing, on-camera hosting, and editorial collaboration across video, audio, newsletters, and audience engagement. The planned project includes creation and delivery of 22 YouTube episodes 20-25 minutes each, an audio-only podcast version of each episode, 22 newsletters and related video, text, and promotional content. The role contributes from topic development and research through recording, post-production, and promotion.

Responsibilities

• Reporting, Writing, and Hosting Serve as host, reporter, and writer for each episode.
• Develop short-form pitches for episode topics.
• Research and write a two- to three-minute on-camera explainer for each episode.
• Identify, secure, and schedule interviews with technology experts and industry leaders.
• Draft interview questions and conduct and film interviews.
• Record direct-to-camera explainer segments.
• Write a newsletter for each episode topic.

Production and Editorial Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Program Producer, Associate Producer, and GBH editorial representatives throughout production.
• Consult on editorial decisions during post-production.
• Support sourcing of archival materials and other research-based assets identified during reporting.
• Provide technical support to guests recording their own video and audio.
• Prepare and submit work according to the agreed production schedule, using GBH-approved tools and services.
• Incorporate editorial feedback and revisions.

Audience Engagement and Promotion

• Respond to a selection of YouTube comments for each episode.
• Participate in publicity, promotional activities, and press opportunities associated with the series.
• Record corporate sponsor reads, podcast advertisements, and podcast credit reads as required.

SKILL SET

• A minimum of 5 years experience reporting on technology for major media outlets
• Ability to research technology topics and translate complex information into clear, engaging scripts and interview questions.
• Strong interviewing, reporting, writing, and on-camera presentation skills.
• Ability to identify and coordinate expert guests and support remote video and audio recording.
• Ability to collaborate with producers, incorporate editorial feedback, and manage work against production deadlines.
• Ability to write for video, audio, newsletters, and digital audiences.
• Commitment to journalistic accuracy, editorial standards, and respectful workplace practices.

JOB STATUS

• Staff Hybrid

LOCATION

• Guest Street Brighton, MA

Salary Range

• $81,400 - $112

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [e-mail] or by calling 617-300-2000.