Are you highly curious? Do you have the energy for daily journalism and an ear for audio storytelling? If you’re answering ‘yes’, to both of these questions, you may be the person we are looking for to help us launch a brand new daily podcast this year.
This smart, provocative, fun, daily podcast - from NPR’s Science Desk - tells listeners something they probably didn’t know in under ten minutes. This will be short-form, digital first content that reaches listeners where they are, whether it’s on smart speakers, new audio on-demand choices in cars or your favorite podcast app.
We’re looking for a producer who can do it all: pitch smart and engaging episodes; craft compelling episodes; mentor junior producers on story telling style; use sound in unexpected ways; and help in developing the final format and shape of the content. Consider joining a talented, award-winning science team that aspires to great storytelling both on air and online.
- Find and produce original, timely story ideas
- Cultivate and book NPR reporters and scientists for interviews
- Conduct pre-interviews with reporters and sources
- Assist with in-studio directing of host and guests
- Research and work with editors in writing questions for interviews
- Track down audio of all kinds for use
- Prepare scripts, including writing, background research and tape selection
- Mix podcast episodes. Efficient multi-track editing, including mixing music and other elements
- Assist with fact checking
- Perform other duties as assigned. Meeting deadlines is important
- At least three years of radio and/or podcast production experience
- At least three years of experience in editorial decision-making
- At least two years of experience working with daily deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Demonstrated ability to assimilate and organize large amounts of information
- Familiarity with a range of subject areas such as science, biology, environment
- 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
- Understanding of journalistic ethics
- Ability to meet a tight deadline and balance multiple assignments at once
- Demonstrated experience in finding and interviewing sources and, ideally booking guests for a podcast, radio or TV show or equivalent experience
- Ability and willingness to relocate. 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
- Ability and willingness 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
- Strong sense of shaping big ideas under daily deadline pressure
- Digital and social media skills
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.