Supervising Editor, All Things Considered

Job Description

OVERVIEW

NPR is seeking a highly-skilled manager to oversee its flagship afternoon news show on the weekends. The Supervising editor is responsible for staffing, planning and editing all weekend content with help from the All Things Considered staff. The Supervising Editor sets the strategic vision and sets objectives for growing and diversifying the audience in partnership with the Executive Producer. They are also responsible for coordinating social media and web stories.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works a Wednesday to Sunday shift to initiate, plan and coordinate program material for All Things Considered on weekends and for future shows
• Plans show rundown for weekend and future shows
• Consistently generates timely and thoughtful story/interview ideas.
• Manages a team of direct reports
• Coordinates editorial planning with desk editors
• Rotates into managerial roles as needed
• Ability to work proficiently on digital platforms; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow.
• Ability to work quickly and independently
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff in other departments at NPR to coordinate coverage
• Demonstrated news judgment
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Able to work in-person on-site, as well as remotely, and on various shifts 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
• At least ten years of broadcast experience including experience working across platforms
• At least ten years of experience in daily news production
• At least ten years experience in editorial decision making with demonstrated ability to exercise solid, independent news judgment.
• Familiarity with a range of subject areas such as world news, business, science, and arts.
• Demonstrated excellence in news writing and copy-editing, especially on deadline.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes, with changing priorities/conditions.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Proficiency with digital and multimedia production
• Passion for connecting with diverse audiences on a range of platforms

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

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 US based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $133,500-$150,000 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

$133,500
- $150,000 USD

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