Reporter Producer, Segment Unit

Arlington, VA

PBS NewsHour is seeking an enthusiastic individual who will serve as an integral member of the PBS NewsHour’s Segment Production Unit overseeing the daily production of video segments for use on-air and on-line.  The Reporter Producer will write and edit broadcast copy, objectively and on deadline, for use in the PBS NewsHour’s daily video news summaries and select and edit incoming video images and interview clips to accompany those summaries.  Additionally, this individual will research and produce day-of-air and forward-planned field segments on a variety of subjects in close coordination with the PBS NewsHour’s team of on-air correspondents, and develop pitches for field segments that include a detailed explanation of the story to be filmed, the elements to be gathered, and the interviewees to feature in any completed tape. College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Minimum of two (2) years experience working in journalism, preferably for a national outlet. Reporting or blogging experience required.

Send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@weta.org or visit our website at www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application.  To confirm that a WETA or PBS NewsHour job posting is under recruitment, please visit our websites for our current job postings list: www.weta.org and www.pbs.org/newshour/.

WETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer D/M/F/V.