About this role
About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing —and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program . It's how we live.
About the Role
WHYY Digital Studios is seeking an experienced Podcast Video Producer to create compelling digital-first video content for WHYY's local and national audiences. Working across original series, podcasts, YouTube, social media, and special projects, this position will shoot, edit, and produce content that expands the reach of WHYY programming while supporting strategic partnerships with NPR, PBS Digital Studios, and other content initiatives. This is primarily a hands-on video production position, with approximately 85% of the role focused on producing, shooting and editing video and 15% focused on managing the Fresh Air video production workflow. The ideal candidate is an exceptional visual storyteller with strong production and post-production skills who understands how audiences consume content across today's digital platforms.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce, shoot, and edit original digital-first video content for YouTube, social media, podcasts, and WHYY digital platforms.
- Lead field and studio camera production for Digital Studios projects and special initiatives.
- Develop video workflows that transform radio, podcast, and original programming into engaging digital experiences.
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and editorial teams to create visually compelling content optimized for YouTube and emerging digital platforms.
- Produce video content supporting Fresh Air and other WHYY programs in accordance with NPR and organizational priorities.
- Edit short- and long-form content using Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite while maintaining WHYY's visual standards.
- Help establish and maintain a consistent, repeatable visual and production approach for Fresh Air video across hosts and studios, including framing, lighting, audio, graphics and post-production standards.
- Serve as the final production quality-control check before content is submitted for editorial approval and publication, ensuring each video meets established technical, visual and platform standards.
- Manage the day-to-day Fresh Air video workflow, including production schedules, asset handoffs, review cycles, approvals and deliverable tracking between Fresh Air and Digital Studios.
- Plan and execute location shoots, including lighting, audio, and camera operation.
- Contribute creative ideas that strengthen WHYY's digital storytelling and audience engagement.
- Support PBS Digital Studios productions and other externally funded digital.
- Analyze YouTube and other platform performance metrics to inform content decisions, improve audience engagement, and optimize digital video performance. initiatives.
- Assist in developing production workflows that improve efficiency and maximize content distribution across multiple platforms.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in production or related field or the equivalent professional experience is required. Familiarity with research, web content, development and Premiere editing experience is essential.
Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience in digital video production, including editing of video and audio material, experience working on short form pieces and previous experience preparing content for multimedia platform distribution is required. Experience at a news agency, publisher, or content studio required.
Technical Skills: Must be able to create online video content; familiarity with social media is needed. Strong understanding of DSLR cameras or better. Proficiency in Premiere and working familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. Strong audio and lighting skills required. FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot’s license preferred.
*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.