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NPR's All Things Considered is the flagship newsmagazine show for the network. Hosts Juana Summers, Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly, Ailsa Chang and Scott Detrow work with a team of editors and producers to provide the latest details on breaking news, as well as the crucial context behind those stories. The launch of afternoon news podcast Consider This in 2020, provided an additional platform for helping listeners understand the news by explaining the systems and structures behind it.

The ideal candidate for this position will believe deeply in the responsibility of public service journalism. They/she/he will have a capacity and passion for mentoring staff at all skill levels, and will thrive in a deadline-driven and collaborative environment.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and may require occasional travel.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops timely, original program content for All Things Considered and Consider This, actively pitching forward-looking stories, with the ability to turn on an aggressive deadline
• Takes the lead in executing major show-based projects, working closely with show and newsroom colleagues to serve broadcast, podcast and digital audiences
• Regularly rotates into Line Editor role, guiding the shape over the overall show as well as taking responsibility for editorial integrity and quality of final broadcast/published product
• Actively provides editorial guidance and mentoring for more junior editorial/production staff
• Edits daily show and digital content

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience leading / mentoring staff
• At least 10 years of experience as a journalist in audio/news
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience communicating with NPR Newsroom and other internal stakeholders, in order to effectively oversee team interactions within NPR

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in audio journalism/news

WORK LOCATION

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .

JOB TYPE

• This is a full time, exempt position.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is ($122,500-$140,000) 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 access to 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 access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

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The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Pay Range

$122,500-$140,000 USD

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