The NPR Training team is seeking an experienced audio journalist who gets excited about story structure, narrative, the craft of editing and the endless search for “good tape.” We want a lifelong learner who is a teacher at heart and who can find creative ways to break down knowledge and communicate it to others.
You’ll guide journalists of all levels, from interns and first-time audio storytellers to veteran radio reporters, producers and editors. You’ll have an opportunity to become a leading voice on best practices in audio storytelling. Through one-on-one and group sessions, conference workshops and posts on NPR’s training site (npr.org/training), your work will reach hundreds of journalists across the country.
You’ll join a creative, enterprising team that thrives on individual expertise and a collaborative spirit. We focus on audio and digital storytelling, editing, audio production, design thinking, diversity, leadership and more. We are dedicated to creating a culture of journalistic excellence through reflection, experimentation and continuous learning.
- Develop audio storytelling curriculum for NPR and Member-station journalists, including on topics like front-end editing, writing and structuring stories
- Create original material for the NPR Training site (http://www.npr.org/training), a growing public resource
- Coach NPR journalists one-on-one, providing guidance and feedback
- Design engaging in-person and remote training sessions
- Lead training initiatives at NPR, Member stations and industry conferences
- Foster a culture of continuous learning with techniques such as listening sessions
- Collaborate with key stakeholders
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum of 8 years’ journalism experience with at least 3 years editing audio stories
- Familiarity with audio production and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to support and improve the work of others
- Strong record of high journalistic standards, including standards of fairness, accuracy and inclusion
- Proven ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with members of a team
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Record of collegial work
- Ability to travel when needed
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Audio reporting or producing experience
- Experience producing and/or editing podcasts
- Public presentation/facilitation skills
- Fluency with digital platforms and tools i.e. WordPress, Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Trello, etc.