Editor I, Politics Podcast (Temporary, 3 months)

The NPR Politics Podcast is one of the top political podcasts in the country. Its cast of NPR reporters and editors get together every weekday to talk through the big political news and try to make sense of it all — through a lively, engaging format — all for an incredibly loyal audience. Now, with the 2024 election underway, we are adding to our team for what will be the biggest story of the next year and a half.

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative and organized Editor with excellent news judgment and a passion for politics to help shape, plan and execute the podcast through the 2024 election.

This is a full-time short-term position beginning in late 2023 and extending through March 1st, 2024. It is based in Washington, DC, will require some travel and weekend work and a willingness to be flexible with your schedule.

Collective Bargaining Agreement Statement (only use for union represented roles): This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

Responsibilities

Plan the podcast episodes — topics and casts — in collaboration with the producer, hosts and other Washington Desk editors. You will take the lead on planning and scheduling.
Help craft scripts and shape the conversations.
Oversee the podcast tapings.
Edit the podcast content and approve the final product, in conjunction with other Washington Desk editors.
Play a role in keeping us sounding fresh, being creative and trying new things.
Other duties as assigned.

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 2 years of experience as an editor in radio or podcast production;
Proven editing ability and outstanding news judgment;
Experience in show or podcast planning and demonstrated ability to create and manage a complicated production calendar;
Experience writing for broadcast;
Demonstrated knowledge of political news;
Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of accuracy and objectivity;
Demonstrated ability to generate and execute complex creative ideas and to assimilate and organize large amounts of information;
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes, with changing priorities/conditions.
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;

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

WORK LOCATION

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

JOB TYPE

This is a temporary (4-month) full time position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $95,000 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.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

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

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