Podcast Video Producer, Digital Studios

WHYY • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

WHYY Digital Studios is seeking an experienced Podcast Video Producer to create digital-first video content for local and national audiences. The role covers original series, podcasts, YouTube, social media, special projects, and content supporting partnerships with NPR, PBS Digital Studios, and other initiatives. Approximately 85% of the position focuses on producing, shooting, and editing video, while approximately 15% involves managing the Fresh Air video production workflow.

The producer develops visual storytelling and production approaches for digital platforms, produces field and studio shoots, edits short- and long-form content, and helps turn radio, podcast, and original programming into engaging digital experiences. The role also manages Fresh Air production schedules, assets, review cycles, approvals, and deliverables; checks content quality before editorial approval and publication; and uses platform performance metrics to inform content decisions. The position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.

Requirements

• A degree in production or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with research and web content development.
• Premiere editing experience.
• At least five years of experience in digital video production, including editing video and audio material.
• Experience working on short-form pieces and preparing content for multimedia platform distribution.
• Experience at a news agency, publisher, or content studio.
• Ability to create online video content and familiarity with social media.
• Strong understanding of DSLR cameras or better.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and working familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong audio and lighting skills.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot’s license.

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.
• 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.
• Perform the final production quality-control check before content is submitted for editorial approval and publication, ensuring it meets 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 to strengthen WHYY's digital storytelling and audience engagement.
• Support PBS Digital Studios productions and other externally funded digital initiatives.
• Analyze YouTube and other platform performance metrics to inform content decisions, improve audience engagement, and optimize digital video performance.
• Help develop production workflows that improve efficiency and maximize content distribution across multiple platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed