Associate Producer, Democracy and Disinformation

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 8:00 pm EST, January 15th, 2024
OVERVIEW

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NPR is committed to covering the ongoing challenges and threats posed to society by viral lies and conspiracy theories. NPR’s coverage of misinformation and disinformation includes election denial, climate denial, the overlap with extremism, the anti-vaccine movement, the business models underlying the spread of falsehoods and the role of social media. It is a topic that dovetails with other important areas of coverage including extremism, cybersecurity, voting and science and health reporting.

The Associate Producer will work closely with the other members of the disinformation team to produce stories for all of NPR’s platforms. The duties will include story research, field production, audio production and helping project manage the team. Additionally, the associate producer will work with NPR’s Visuals Teams to produce social media videos about disinformation. Some of those videos will be inspired by work created by other members of the disinformation team, but the associate producer will also have the opportunity to pitch and create their own videos as well.

This is a full-time position with a two-year duration.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct story research, identify and interview sources and access news and/or archival tape
Serve as a field producer with other members of the disinformation team
Collaborate with NPR Visuals Team editors and producers as part of NPR’s short form video initiative to create video content about disinformation for Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.
Work with reporters, editors and producers to create and coordinate story packages and their components
Gather, edit and mix audio as needed
Occasionally help with fact-checking and writing digital stories
Join group edits and contribute insights and ideas to help sharpen colleagues’ work

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

Minimum of 2 years' experience in journalism or equivalent experience
A commitment to detailed research and fact-checking
Digital media skills, including proficiency in social media as a news-gathering technique.
Ability to stay focused and organized while working on complex projects
Ability to travel and work remotely and effectively with limited supervision
Ambition and interest in improving the ways we reach our audience, including our web and social media presence and new ways we have yet to attempt.
Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public media system
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change in an unpredictable news production environment.
Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with other journalists and reporting teams.
Strong organizational and planning skills
Strong audio production skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in public media
Broadcast and podcasting experience
Familiarity with social media and multimedia platforms
Familiarity with broadcast journalism
Knowledge of AP style guidelines
Ability to bring and maintain audience focus to the beat
Working level proficiency in languages other than English

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience
WORK LOCATION

Remote Permitted: This is a remote permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves.
JOB TYPE

This is a full time, non-exempt position, with a two year duration.
COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is ($42.06) per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate 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
$87,500—$87,500 USD