News Assistant – Arts

Overview

News Assistant – Arts position at WETA, Arlington, Virginia. The News Assistant program provides recent graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting, with rotations through the arts unit, control room, studio shifts, and digital news production.

• Log video feeds.
• Research stories and potential interview subjects.
• Assist producers on field shoots.
• Contribute to digital content and online post-production.
• Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
• Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills.
• Strong work ethic and effective time management.
• Knowledge of PBS News Hour’s journalistic style.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in a broadcast news setting preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WETA and News Hour Productions are based in Washington, DC. Most positions in Arlington, VA office are onsite or hybrid, depending on the role.

WETA and its subsidiary News Hour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. They offer programming on five television channels, including WETA PBS and WETA Classical, and produce PBS News Hour and other productions. The organization also serves communities through education and engagement initiatives that align with its mission of public service.

WETA and News Hour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships.

Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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