Senior Public Affairs Producer - Special Projects

Public Media Business Association; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA, the flagship public media station, seeks a Producer to help build a weekly public affairs broadcast and a nightly national news program. You will oversee editorial and production planning, assemble video elements, and coordinate with the control room for live recording in Arlington, VA.

You will write anchor scripts, arrange interviews, coordinate field shoots, and contribute to online and social content while adapting to breaking news.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of producing original news content.
• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom under deadline pressure.
• Impeccable written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce broadcast open and video elements for a weekly 30-minute program.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and hosts on editorial planning and topics.
• Write draft copy for anchor scripts.
• Research and arrange interviews.
• Coordinate field shoots and arrange interviews.
• Acquire and select footage for air from various sources.
• Contribute to online and social content for the program.
• Adapt to breaking news and other assignments as needed.

Skills

News production

Storytelling

Script writing

Live control room experience

Multi-platform production

Education

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

Job description

WETA, the flagship public media station, seeks a Producer to help build a weekly public affairs broadcast and a nightly national news program. You will oversee editorial and production planning, assemble video elements, and coordinate with the control room for live recording in Arlington, VA.

You will write anchor scripts, arrange interviews, coordinate field shoots, and contribute to online and social content while adapting to breaking news.