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Production adjunct, Online:WETAJob description: Production adjunct, Online Listing description Job Title:Production adjunct, Online Reports to:Senior Coordinator, Digital Video Status:Full-Time, Non-Exempt income:$25.5 hourly Position Overview: The Production adjunct (PA), Online is responsible for the management and publishing of all media for the nightly update to the PBS News Hour's website. In addition, the PA will produce livestream event coverage and is responsible for a diverse range of writing, reporting, research, editing and producing services to support the work of the PBS News. The PA exercises independent judgment and collaborates with the Night Editor, Managing Editor, Senior Video Coordinator, Senior Producer(s), Editor(s), and other members of the PBS NewsHour organization, in the coordination of the many production elements involved with publishing a everyday news online. Primary Job responsibilities: » Encode and edit segments of the PBS NewsHour broadcast for online use in Premiere and other editing programs. » Post video content and metadata to the PBS video player, PBS News Hour website, Washington Week website, YouTube, and other platforms. » Digitize and post audio podcasts of News Hour and Washington Week broadcasts. » Live stream breaking news video on YouTube, Facebook, X, and other platforms. Post-produce raw news video as needed. » Pitch and produce standalone videos within News Hour digital video series. » Coordinate with Broadcast and digital production teams to correct errors as needed. » Edit extended interviews and other digital video projects as assigned. » Assist in covering breaking news and special news events on digital platforms. » Perform tasks related to special projects and other tasks as assigned. Core Competencies: » College degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline. » Introductory practice with broadcast and online journalism, including writing, video editing and shooting preferred. » Nonlinear editing practice required. » capability to work independently in a fast-paced newsroom and to adjust smoothly to changing assignments under deadline pressure. » Excellent organizational, project planning and time management expertise. » Demonstrated interest in everyday journalism and/or longer-form journalism and a basic working knowledge of and interest in current events, major governmental and political institutions, history, and foreign affairs. Additional expertise and Appropriate qualifications: » Camera expertise and audio-visual technology proficiency are a big plus. Web production and video encoding expertise desired. » Or equivalent combination of education and practice. » Multimedia production expertise and knowledge of multiple media formats and platforms. » Excellent oral and written communication expertise. Demonstrated attention to detail. Able to handle multiple tasks and history of reliable follow through. » capability to work closely with colleagues in a collaborative manner during high stress situations. » Excellent interpersonal expertise. capability to interact with a wide variety of people using diplomacy, tact, and discretion. » Demonstrated knowledge of computer technology and interest in experimenting with emerging software. » Availcapability to work a non-standard or extended work schedule at times with little or no notice. LOCATION WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce located out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions located in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the function. COMPANY OVERVIEW WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming onfive television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS,and onWETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation's capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, includingPBS NewsHour,recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far witheducation and engagementinitiatives that contribute to the company's mission of public service.Benefits | WETA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind located on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, discapability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions located solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Organization: WETA Job Job location: Arlington, VA United States Job Job Category: Production/Programming Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: To apply click here: Email address: E-Mail: hr@weta.org Job Field: Radio and Television
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