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National Public Radio
Washington, DC, United States
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A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Come join the team that produces NPR’s afternoon flagship program, All Things Considered. From breaking news to long-form storytelling, we bring relevant and thoughtful news coverage to our audience daily. If you are curious and love the adrenaline of a daily news broadcast, we want to hear from you. As an editor at ATC, you initiate, research and execute show-based projects. You work closely with four of the best hosts in public radio, as well as with the show’s supervisory, editorial and production staff. You lead bookings, write and edit scripts for broadcast and help prep hosts and producers for interviews. Your social media smarts will assist us to engage our audience, working closely with NPR’s social media team. This position is based in Washington, DC, and the successful applicant is expected to work a rotating shift.
Responsibilities:
• Leads bookings for newsmakers and other high-profile guests, including coordinating bookings with other NPR programs
• Conceptualizes, writes and edits news and feature content, for on-air and online
• Actively pitches news-driven, forward-looking stories and interviews that s/he books and edits for air
• Thoroughly prepares hosts on goal of interview and intended narrative arc and assists in focusing/drafting those stories
• Assists in program/coverage planning
• Responsible for editorial integrity and quality of air product, ensuring that all materials on air and online meet NPR standards and practices
• Collaborates actively with show social media team and NPR digital team to ensure show content is engaging digital audiences
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or writing-intensive discipline and/or equivalent work experience
Required Skills:
• At least four years of experience as a reporter, editor or producer
• A minimum of two years of experience in editorial decision-making
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Demonstrated writing ability
• Demonstrated ability to edit news copy
• Ability to identify and secure high-level bookings under stringent deadlines
• Daily news experience with the ability to organize and disseminate information and to coordinate daily news coverage
• A broad range of general news knowledge
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Demonstrated interest in digital media
• Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system
• Ability to relocate. In the future, NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer.
Preferred Skills:
• Expertise in editing shows under breaking news conditions
• Broadcast experience
• Experience in Digital Media, CMS
• Knowledge of audio production
• Experience editing on digital audio workstations
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that affirmatively seeks to hire veterans and people with disabilities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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