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Job Offer: Gwen Ifill Fellow, Washington Week and NewsHour Weekend:WETA and Newshour

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Gwen Ifill Fellow, Washington Week and NewsHour Weekend

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Gwen Ifill Fellow - Washington Week and PBS News Weekend
Full-Time, Non-exempt; 1-year project
Executive Producer, PBS News Weekend
ABOUT THE function
This one-year fellowship was created in honor of award-winning PBS NewsHour anchor Gwen Ifill. The Fellow participates in the development and production off Washington Week and PBS News Weekend, with primary responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Producers of Washington Week and PBS News Weekend, including research, gathering editorial information and video elements; copy editing; and assisting with scripts. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to work with digital and broadcast reporters and producers on story assignments andassist with research, pitching, reporting and production of stories that will be published on the PBS Newshour's website and aired on Washington Week and PBS News Weekend.
As our fellow you'll:
Participate in the development and production of Washington Week and PBS News Weekend. Research issues and prepare background information for news segments. Produce video, sound and graphic elements that may include package production. Log and archive video feeds, maintain production notes and assist with editing.
ELIGIBILITY
US Citizen.
   » Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) of an undergraduate, or graduate program from an accredited school.
   » Recipient of need-located financial assistance for college/university education.
   » Autobiographical essay to be no longer than 300 words.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
For consideration, please include a resume, contact information for three professional references, and an autobiographical essay
WHAT WE OFFER
   » Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
   » Generous 403(B) employer match
   » Free parking
   » Holiday and paid leave programs
   » Tuition reimbursement
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
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 and Newshour

Job Job location: 
Arlington, VA United States

Job Job Category: 
Internships/Associateships

Employment Type: 
Full time

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E-Mail: hr@weta.org

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Radio and Television

 

 

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Job Location: Arlington, Virginia
Address: Arlington
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Post Date: 04/01/2024 / Viewed 51 times
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Company: WETA and Newshour
Contact Email: hr@weta.org


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