Producer II, Weekend Edition

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NPR is seeking a skilled and creative journalist to serve as Producer II for Weekend Edition and for the weekend version of Up First, NPR's daily news podcast. Weekends are special, and NPR's Weekend Edition digs into the news of the week with a distinctive, thoughtful approach that goes beyond the headlines to provide context and insight. Plus, we make sure that each week we bring some whimsy, playfulness or just plain joy to our listeners! If you are a journalist with a minimum of six years experience who wants to help NPR's weekend audience experience the joy AND make sense of the news – not just what's happening but why and what it means – NPR's Weekend Edition Producer II job may be for you!

This position is based in Washington, DC, and will involve regular travel. 

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as line producer for the on-air production of NPR programs, both regularly scheduled programs and special reports.
• Tracks ongoing flow of news and consistently pitches timely, news-focused and well-thought-out story/interview ideas, generating assignments for self and others.
• Initiates, plans and produces program material for that week’s shows and for future shows with minimal editorial supervision.
• Reports and writes for broadcast and publication, quickly and independently.
• Works in the field with reporters and hosts as assigned (including projects requiring extensive research and editorial judgment.
• Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that all materials meet NPR standards and practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff in other departments at NPR to coordinate coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work proficiently on digital platforms; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow.
• Able to work in-person on-site, as well as remotely, and on various shifts as assigned.
• 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.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least six years of experience as a producer, reporter or editor.
• At least two years of experience in editorial decision-making.
• Demonstrated news judgment and familiarity with a range of subject areas such as politics, world news, business, science, and arts.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness.
• Ability to travel for work assignments.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
• Ability to relocate. In the future 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.
• Passion for connecting with diverse audiences on a range of platforms.

PREFERRED SKILLS

•  Experience line producing live and breaking coverage.
•  Experience producing audio feature stories that include ambient or natural sound, music and   archival tape.
•  Audio news production experience.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

WORK LOCATION

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that can only be performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be onsite at the Washington, DC office a minimum of 3 days each week. 

JOB TYPE

• This is a full time, exempt position.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary for this opportunity is $105,000.00 plus benefits. This 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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