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News adjunct:WETAJob description: News adjunct Listing description Title : News adjunct Job status: Full Time-Non Exempt Reports to: Broadcast Producer JOB OBJECTIVE: The News adjunct program is designed to give recent college graduates practical practice in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News adjuncts are exposed to all aspects of producing a nightly television news program. Over the course of the program, each News adjunct may have the opportunity to rotate through any, or all of the following areas: » Field shoots » Research » Control room production » Online ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: » Perform related special projects or other tasks as assigned. » Researching stories and potential interview subjects. » Assisting producers on field shoots. » Completing general tasks connected with the news desk. » Logging video. » Contributing to digital content and online post-production. expertise & ABILITIES REQUIRED: » Excellent writing and research expertise. » Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production. » Professional phone manner and solid administrative expertise. » Strong work ethic and effective time management. » expertise of PBS NewsHour?s journalistic style. EDUCATION & practice: » Or equivalent combination of education and practice. » Bachelor's degree. » Prior practice in a broadcast news setting preferred. » Or equivalent combination of education and practice. 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WETA/NewsHour Productions is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Fostering a culture of mutual respect is a top priority and something we take very seriously. Employment at WETA/NewsHour Productions is located on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, ethnicity or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), physical, mental or sensory capability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are also committed to demonstrating fair and equitable systems, practices, and processes related to how we recruit, develop, retain, promote, compensate, compensate, and terminate talent. We know that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is fundamental to the success of our business and our people, and we will continue to recognize Information technology as part of our guiding principles. Organization: WETA Job Job location: Arlington, VA United States Job Job Category: Internships/Associateships 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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