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WHO WE ARE

WETA, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital, produces and distributes content that informs, inspires, and enriches lives.

As the second-largest producing station for the public media system, WETA creates programming to explore history, arts, and culture, partnering with acclaimed filmmakers such as Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. National WETA productions include The American Revolution and Finding Your Roots, among many others. WETA is also home to PBS News, the primary daily, breaking, and special news producer for PBS. Its broadcast productions include PBS News Hour, Washington Week with The Atlantic, Horizons from PBS News, and Compass Points from PBS News, as well as specials, documentaries, and a robust footprint across digital platforms.

Locally, WETA serves audiences across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, through television, radio, and digital platforms. Audiences access WETA on broadcast channels WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World, and WETA PBS Kids, and digitally through the free streaming platform WETA+. Listeners tune into WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the Greater Washington area, via radio, online, and the WETA Classical app.

WETA encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in advancing our mission and impact.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

At WETA and NewsHour Productions, we value flexibility, growth, and the contributions each employee brings to our team. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where cultural awareness is reflected in our programming, policies, and everyday interactions. Our comprehensive benefits package supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance Plans

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Health and Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Retirement Plan — 403(b) Tax Deferred Savings Plan

• Automatic plan enrollment at a 3% deferral rate 
• Up to 5% employer match after a one-year waiting period

Employee Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• Interest-free tuition loans

Work/Life Balance and Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program
  • Available 24/7
  • No cost confidential counseling 
  • Extensive referral options
• Wellness
  • Wellness Coach App
  • Onsite vaccine clinics

Additional Benefits

• Holiday and paid leave (vacation, personal, sick)
• Free covered parking
• Pre-tax Smart Trip commuter benefit

EEO Public File Report

The FCC EEO Report lists all WETA full-time vacancies filled during the reporting period and the employment outreach initiatives implemented by the station to serve our communities. WETA’s EEO Reports are available through the FCC’s TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files portal.