Graphic Designer

Position Overview
The Graphic Designer is a hands‑on creative role within WETA’s in‑house Creative Studio, responsible for supporting print, digital, broadcast, and environmental design across WETA’s platforms. Reporting to the Design Director, you will execute design work across WETA’s distinct sub‑brands—including WETA PBS, WETA+, Well Beings, and WETA Classical—contributing to WETA’s visual identity through a range of execution‑focused assignments. You will design print collateral and digital assets for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives; apply brand identities and style guides across WETA’s program portfolios; and contribute to environmental graphics projects such as branded interior spaces across WETA’s facilities. This role will also support internal communications, working closely with our People & Culture team. Strong organization skills, print production fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate feedback constructively are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

Brand Design Execution: Design advertising collateral, publications, promotional merchandise, event materials, and program assets within WETA’s established brand guidelines.

Cross‑Platform Execution: Produce print, digital, web, social media, and broadcast assets that meet project specifications and brand standards.

Print Production Support: Assist with print production processes, including file preparation and pre‑flighting, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure quality and meet specifications.

Iterative Collaboration: Work with cross‑departmental stakeholders to translate creative briefs into effective designs, incorporating feedback constructively and meeting project timelines.

Studio Administration: Help maintain the studio’s digital asset management system, organize project files, and support day‑to‑day studio operations.

Core Competencies

Brand Design Execution: Ability to apply and execute within established brand identities and visual guidelines across WETA’s organization and its sub‑brands.

Multichannel Execution: Strong foundational design skills—typography, layout, hierarchy, color—applied consistently across print, digital, web, and broadcast platforms.

Print Production Fundamentals: Working knowledge of physical production processes, file preparation, pre‑flighting, color correction, and vendor coordination.

Diplomatic Communication: Interpersonal skills to translate creative briefs, present concepts, and manage iterative stakeholder feedback.

Time Management & Organization: Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments, meet fast‑paced deadlines, and keep project files and digital assets organized.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in typography, layout, hierarchy, and color theory, alongside knowledge of print production (pre‑flighting, color correction).

Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills to balance multiple deadlines and effectively articulate design concepts.

Generative AI Familiarity: Familiarity with or interest in integrating ethical generative AI tools into design workflows, with an awareness of appropriate and responsible use.

Portfolio: A link to a portfolio showcasing relevant work is strictly required.

Education
AA (2‑Year College)

Location
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. Positions based in our Arlington office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

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 based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, 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 based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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