Posted On: September 21, 2016

Journalism Job

Media Organization: WETA

Company Description

Founded in 1961, WETA is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, serving Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs and services.

WETA's mission is to produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers' and listeners' intelligence, curiosity and interest in the world around them.

Public broadcasting for Washington

WETA is one of 354 television stations that make up the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). WETA TV 26 reaches 1.3 million Washington area viewers in an average week who tune in for broadcasts of children’s programs, news and public affairs, history and culture, and science and nature programs. WETA's other channels include WETA HD, WETA UK, and the WETA Kids Channel.

On the radio dial, Classical WETA 90.9 FM is the exclusive home of classical music in Greater Washington. Classical WETA is also available in the Cumberland Valley on WGMS 89.1 FM and in Frederick, Maryland on WETA 88.9 FM.

Job Description

Broadcast News Assistant Program
ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS — NO STRICT DEADLINE

Broadcast News Assistant duration: six-month term
Location: Arlington, Virginia

The News Assistant position is an entry-level program designed for recent graduates and aimed at providing practical experience in a broadcast news setting. The News Assistants are exposed to all aspects involved in producing a nightly television news program. News Assistants must apply for unit-specific positions detailed below. In addition to their daily duties, News Assistants attend a series of breakfasts with various members of our organization, including correspondents, producers, and reporters.

NEWS ASSISTANT UNITS DUTIES

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The National Affairs News Assistant performs a variety of duties for the National Affairs unit, including providing basic research, finding and pre-interviewing guests, logging feeds, and aiding reporters, producers and correspondents.

POLITICS: The Politics News Assistant performs a variety of duties for the Politics unit, including providing basic research, finding and pre-interviewing guests, logging feeds, and aiding reporters, producers and correspondents.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Good writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
• Pleasant phone manner and good administrative skills.
• Strong work ethic and effective time management.
• Knowledge of PBS NewsHour‘s journalistic style.
• Prior experience in a broadcast news setting is strongly preferred.

The News Assistant position pays $13 an hour with overtime eligibility. Additionally, this position is eligible for our 403(b) retirement plan and medical benefits.

 

To Apply

http://www.weta.org/about/careers/jobs/description?gnk=job&gni=8a7886f8539c8fbc0153a3b2286646e3&gns=Other