Assistant Producer, All Things Considered

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National Public Radio, Inc.
Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

Come join the team that produces NPR’s afternoon flagship program, All Things Considered. From breaking news to long-form storytelling, we bring up-to-the-minute news coverage to our audience daily. If you are curious and love the adrenaline rush of a daily news broadcast we want to hear from you. As an assistant/associate producer at ATC you produce program material for the daily two-hour broadcast that’s timely, topical and reflects the interests of a diverse audience.  You work in the studio and in the field with four of the best hosts in public radio. You mix audio and write story elements. You use your journalism smarts to book guests who are at the heart of news. You contribute digital and social media content. This is a Monday to Friday position.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Edits audio, host interviews and reporter actualities
  • Prepares scripts and other material for air as required
  • Generates story and interview ideas
  • Write news and program copy
  • Pre-interview and book guests
Educational Background: 
Minimum education experience, required or preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience)
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 1.5 -3 years’ experience in journalism
  • Ability to edit audio
  • Demonstrated writing ability
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently on deadline
  • Ability to work varied shifts
  • 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 and willingness to relocate. NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer

PREFERRED SKILLS (for Associate Producer)

  • Experience in broadcast journalism
  • Experience on a daily news show
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Field production and planning experience
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Demonstrated experience in editorial decision-making
Compensation/Benefits: 

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.

How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1011NATPR/JobBoard/af823b19-a43b-4cda-...

Job Function: 
Communications & Public Education

Organization Info

National Public Radio, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
npr.org
Founded: 
1971
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Arts / Culture / Humanities
Mission: 

NPR's mission is to work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public-one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, NPR produces, acquires and distributes programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Our vision is to serve the public as the leading provider of high quality news, information and cultural programming worldwide.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 1 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit