Jim Lehrer Fellow, PBS News Hour

Position description

This one-year fellowship was created in honor of award-winning anchor, reporter, author, Jim Lehrer, co-founder of PBS News Hour. The Fellow participates in the development and production of the PBS News Hour. For six months, the Fellow will be dedicated to daily production of the NewsHour, with primary responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Broadcast Producer including research, gathering editorial information and video elements; copy editing; and assisting with scripts. For another six months, the Fellow will work closely with digital and broadcast reporters and producers, shadowing them on story assignments, including in the field, and assisting with research, pitching, reporting and production of stories that will be published on the PBS News website and aired on the PBS News Hour's nightly show.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in the development and production of PBS News Hour:
  • 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.
  • Organize scripts for live, daily broadcasts.
• Work with the web producer to produce content for the PBS News website:
  • Create web content and features including but not limited to video interviews, written stories, interviews, podcasts, web chats, etc.
  • Collaborate with outside sources on securing production elements related to program.
• Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.

ELIGIBILITY

• US Citizen.
• Recent graduate (within the past year) of an undergraduate, or graduate program from an accredited school.
• Recipient of need-based financial assistance for college/university education.
• 300-word essay on why you should be selected for this fellowship. 

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.

Application instructions

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