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Primary Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to breaking news across a wide range of topics, publishing initial coverage within minutes.

Report, verify, and write fast‑turn daily stories with accuracy and clarity under tight deadlines, multiple times per week.

Update and advance developing stories adding new context, angles, and details as events evolve.

Distill complex information into concise, accessible copy for a broad national audience.

Coordinate with social and video teams to package and adapt reporting for multiple platforms, including web, social, and on‑air.

Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritizing coverage based on news urgency and audience needs.

Pitch ideas and help develop new storytelling formats and audience engagement strategies.

Staff shifts on the PBS News website posting wire, partner and original journalism to keep our audiences informed.

Additional Skills And Qualifications

Excellent and speedy writing skills

Ability to construct compelling narratives in written posts, social media, and video scripts.

A self‑starter who can take assignments as easily as they can pitch, and can pivot quickly to add or drop stories in order to reach team goals

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in journalism, preferably for a major publication, digital, or broadcast

Experience using web publishing platforms and social media.

A knack for pitching irresistible stories that are relevant and resonate with our audience.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced newsroom setting and adjust smoothly to changing assignments.

Ability to work closely with colleagues in a collaborative manner under deadline.

Education & Experience

3‑5 years of experience reporting, writing and producing journalism for large or national audiences. BA in Journalism or another related communications field.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location\nWETA 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity\nWETA 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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