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.
Over the course of five seasons, NPR’s Invisibilia podcast has built a large and incredibly loyal following. Hosts Alix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin, along with a team of producers, combine unique narratives with ground-breaking research to help listeners see themselves -and the world around them - in a new way.
The ideal candidate for this position will believe deeply in the power of storytelling and non-narrative fiction. They/she/he will have a capacity and passion for mentoring staff at all skill levels, and will thrive in a highly collaborative, creative environment.
This position is based in Washington, DC, and may require occasional travel.
- Oversee editing of episode content
- Manage planning and discussion of themes, treatments, and forms for content and story approaches, in collaboration with hosts/team
- Guide show toward the future, with an eye to editorial iteration and financial sustainability
- Provide clear and consistent feedback to direct reports, mentoring to enable achievement of professional development goals
- At least 5 years of experience managing / mentoring staff and managing a budget for projects or department
- At least 10 years of experience as a reporter/editor in audio reporting / long-form
- Proven experience maintaining high journalistic standards on multiple projects simultaneously, under stringent timeframes and changing/priorities/conditions
- Demonstrated ability to work as decisive leader, as well as a collaborative team member
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Resilience
- Critical Thinking
- Balance Stakeholder Relationships
- Managing Complexity
- Quality Decision Making
- Experience communicating with NPR Newsroom and other internal stakeholders, in order to effectively oversee team interactions within NPR
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.