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NPR is hiring: Senior Editor, Morning Edition in Washington
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NPR is hiring : Senior Editor, Morning Edition in Washington

NPR is hiring : Senior Editor, Morning Edition in Washington

Mediabistro • Washington, DC, United States
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Culver City, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

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.

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. Integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Morning Edition is a 24 / 6 news operation. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts, including dayside, overnight, or swing shifts on a rotational basis. This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

Responsibilities

  • Pitches, manages, and executes major editorial projects and stories including high-profile guest interviews, reported stories, live events, or other journalistic products
  • Travels with hosts and staff domestically and internationally on reporting trips as assigned by show management team
  • Edits and helps produce interviews and stories on multiple platforms and mediums to the highest editorial standards at NPR
  • Develops timely, original program content for shows and actively pitches forward-looking stories, with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines
  • Manages and helps develop original content for the show, podcast, and / or digital platforms
  • Trains and mentors staff at all levels on the team and within the NPR network
  • Fills in on show management duties as needed, such as managing staff assignments or show production
  • Upholds NPR’s editorial and ethical standards on all journalism work across show, podcast, newsletter, or any NPR product
  • Contributes to shaping editorial standards for the show by participating in conversations and initiatives around diversity, inclusion and equity
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least eight years of journalism work experience as an editor, reporter or producer
  • At least four years experience editing daily national news
  • Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
  • Ability and willingness to travel on assignment
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • At least ten years experience in journalism with at least five years as an editor working in a national news organization
  • Proficiency in another language such as Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic
  • Experience mentoring or teaching
  • Experience writing and editing international news
  • Education Requirement

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience
  • Work Location

  • Hybrid Permitted : This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be onsite at the Washington, DC office at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.
  • Required Skills

  • Expertise in editing and working with senior-level broadcast show hosts and journalists
  • Expertise in writing and editing content for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Proficiency in producing, editing audio and / or using audio editing software
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Ability to make news judgment calls
  • Execute major show-based projects with minimal supervision, across NPR network and platforms
  • Help shape editorial direction of the show and take responsibility for editorial integrity and quality
  • Mentor and support staff in developing writing and editing skills
  • Compensation

    Salary Range : The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $122,500-$137,500 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

    Benefits : NPR offers comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being, with plan options including medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D, disability, and retirement savings for eligible NPR employees.

    Equal Opportunity Employer . NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please reach out to employeerelations@npr.org.

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    To apply, please submit your materials through NPR’s career portal.

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