Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WETA

The Associate Producer, PBS NewsHour’s Foreign Affairs unit, responsible for assisting with studio and field production, setting up stories, and assisting the beat with other requests, as necessary.

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

The Youth Media Producer (Curriculum) plays a pivotal role in the Student Reporting Labs program, collaborating closely with the Youth Media Program Director to facilitate student and educator hands-on training and curriculum. This position includes in-person and virtual events, the development of educational resources and content, managing partnerships with external curriculum providers.

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, control room board audio for live and taped network productions in the studio. Thorough knowledge of audio signals and optimization. Knowledge of field audio acquisition and technologies.

Within WETA’s Local TV Programming & Operations department, this position manages broadcast logs, WETA’s local media library and related broadcast materials with internal/external stakeholders. Coordinates troubleshooting of same with our outsourced broadcast operations partners. Maintains relationships within WETA and member stations to improve operational knowledge and WETA workflows. Works with the Programming team in aiding the creation of monthly schedules and assists with programming curation across WETA’s Apps and with special projects designed to increase the discoverability of WETA programming among linear and digital audiences. This role reports to Senior Director, Broadcast Traffic and Vice President, TV Programming.

The Corporate Communications Manager creates and oversees corporate projects for WETA, overseeing the writing, editing, design and production of highly visible and valuable station resources that demonstrate the value of WETA to a wide variety of stakeholders. Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs and working closely with constituents throughout the organization, the Corporate Communications Manager promotes the value proposition of WETA and empowers other internal communicators to present polished, brand consistent, and compelling work.

The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for leading and managing all HR functions within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the organization's goals and objectives. The Director of HR will collaborate with executives, senior management, and others to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and the overall business strategy. The Director of Human Resources must have an extremely strong background in employee relations and HR policy management. Experience with union laws, rules, and working with unions is preferred.

WETA is a leading public media company dedicated to delivering high-quality news, entertainment, and information to our audience. We pride ourselves on our commitment to journalistic integrity, creativity, and innovation in broadcasting. We are seeking an experienced Director of Production Services to oversee the efficient operation of our production facilities and services. This role will be instrumental in managing a team of over 40 direct reports, including technicians, scheduling and support staff. The Director of Production Services will report directly to the VP of Operations and Engineering and will collaborate closely with other producers and production managers (NewsHour Productions, National Productions, Local Productions, outside clients) to ensure seamless production workflows across all channels and platforms. This role will be responsible for the daily production and distribution of PBS News Hour, PBS News Weekend, and Washington Week, and will supervise the technical scheduling department. This position is required to work on-site and must be able (and willing) to have scheduling flexibility if/when needed.

Demonstrates a strong eye for typography, with the ability to select and arrange fonts that enhance readability and align with the publication’s tone and brand identity.

The Prospect Research Manager is a brand-new role at WETA/PBS News Hour. The new Manager will build out this function and innovate in collaboration with WETA’s fundraising teams and the Senior Director, Data Strategy & Development Services. The successful Manager partners closely with WETA's fundraising teams to implement new methodologies and provide strategic direction on current and prospective donors with major/principal gift capacity. The Manager will support the gift officers and department leaders by taking a leadership role in designing and implementing WETA’s prospect research strategy and analytics.

The Planned Giving Senior Associate will play a crucial role in helping us build and sustain long-term relationships with our supporters. They will assist in the development and execution of planned giving strategies, working closely with experienced team members to understand and manage donor relationships. This role is designed for someone who understands the basics of planned giving and is eager to learn and motivated to further develop their skills. The position will include ongoing cultivation with various stakeholders, including a mature and loyal donor segment, so strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential. The Sr. Associate will report to the Senior Director, Planned Gifts to support a collaborative planned giving program on behalf of WETA and PBS News Hour.

The new position of Senior Associate, Digital Fundraising will build out, drive innovation and implement WETA’s digital ads program under the oversight of the Manager, Digital Fundraising and other stakeholders. The Senior Associate will also coordinate and expand initiatives related to promotion of our streaming video member benefit, WETA Passport, our #1 source of new donors. The Senior Associate reports to the Manager, Digital Fundraising.

The highly productive and collaborative WETA Communications department seeks a polished communications professional with events expertise, strong writing skills, and sound judgement to join our team. The Special Events Associate contributes events management skills to creating and executing internal and external events and projects designed to advance WETA communications, fundraising and marketing goals. The Associate will ensure that events and projects with the Communications department are planned and executed with a strong focus on partner engagement, customer service, event professionalism and cross-departmental collaboration. This full-time position is hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Pre-planned evening and weekend work will be occasionally required.

We are looking for a senior product manager and web producer to join the team responsible for Reading Universe, WETA’s ambitious new web-based national literacy project focused on teacher professional development. You would play a leading role in producing and publishing content for the Reading Universe website.

The Senior HR Business and Talent Partner will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and will serve as a consultant to business leaders, providing guidance and support in all areas of human resources and talent management. Their primary focus will be on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a positive work environment, driving employee engagement, and implementing HR/Talent initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.

We are looking for a senior curriculum designer and writer to join the team responsible for Reading Universe, WETA’s ambitious new web-based national literacy project focused on teacher professional development. You would play an essential role in planning, writing, and advertising the production of multimedia content for the Reading Universe website.

Reading Universe is an ambitious new national project which we hope will become the definitive online guide to teaching reading and writing effectively. Reading Universe is a collaboration among WETA, the Barksdale Reading Institute, and First Book, with other national organizations engaged as partners and supporters. We launched our prototype site in July 2023.