Actuarial Fellow jobs in Virginia

Gwen Ifill Fellow - Washington Week and PBS News Weekend

Full-Time, Non-exempt; 1-year project

Executive Producer, PBS News Weekend

ABOUT THE ROLE

This one-year fellowship was created in honor of award-winning PBS NewsHour anchor Gwen Ifill. The Fellow participates in the development and production off Washington Week and PBS News Weekend, with primary responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Producers of Washington Week and PBS News Weekend, including research, gathering editorial information and video elements;

copy editing; and assisting with scripts. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to work with digital and broadcast reporters and producers on story assignments and assist with research, pitching, reporting and production of stories that will be published on the PBS Newshour's website and aired on Washington Week and PBS News Weekend.

As our fellow you’ll :

Participate in the development and production of Washington Week and PBS News Weekend. Research issues and prepare background information for news segments.

Produce video, sound and graphic elements that may include package production. Log and archive video feeds, maintain production notes and assist with editing.

ELIGIBILITY

US Citizen.

• Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) of an undergraduate, or graduate program from an accredited school.
• Recipient of need-based financial assistance for college / university education.
• Autobiographical essay to be no longer than 300 words.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

For consideration, please include a resume, contact information for three professional references, and an autobiographical essay

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous 403(B) employer match
• Free parking
• Holiday and paid leave programs
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit.

• Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital;
• produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans;
• creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on , WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App;

and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service.

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.

Last updated : 2024-06-08