Weekend Senior Producer

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Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

NPR News Now/Newscast is looking for a proactive, inventive and reliable Senior Supervising Producer with expert journalism and management skills to help lead its national news product and support its growth on multiple platforms.

Millions of listeners depend on NPR’s newscasts to set the news agenda each hour of each day. Do you want to help lead a team that distills NPR’s compelling reporting down to its essence? Come join NPR’s Newscast Unit, where we produce the best of NPR in five minutes. Newscasts are NPR’s most listened to news product, with 23 million weekly radio listeners and the #1 U.S. podcast according to Podtrac.

The right candidate for this position is committed to daily and breaking news, is interested in and knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics, and is eager to deliver a mix of the freshest, most audience-relevant stories to listeners. Newscast is NPR’s 24/7 news operation. This is a Wednesday-to-Sunday job where you are in charge of leading the team on the weekend. Successful candidates will be asked to temporarily change their work schedule to cover shifts and special assignments as needed.

Editorial staff is defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

Manage a team of anchors, producers and editors and help oversee daily operations at Newscast on all platforms including broadcast and digital.

Coordinate Newscast editorial planning with the team and desks. Leads the team on the weekends.

Collaborate with the Executive Producer and other members of the team in developing and implementing editorial and operational strategies and projects to expand the unit’s reach and caliber.

Help develop and maintain editorial standards as set by the Executive Producer.

Coach, mentor and direct members of the team to excel at Newscast at all levels.

Assess performance of direct reports and give clear & constructive feedback.

Evangelist and liaison to desks, member stations and other organizations about the strengths of Newscast/NPR News Now and the power of short-form journalism.

Maintain administrative staff operations such as work schedules, training and skills development.

Ability to work proficiently on all platforms; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow and help lead the team through those shifts.

Cultivate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

One-time or Periodic Special Projects

Travel on behalf of the team or network as a representative of NPR

Travel with the staff on editorial or reporting projects

At least five years experience managing direct reports in a journalism newsroom or operation.

At least 10 years experience creating journalism content as an editor or producer, with demonstrated ability to exercise solid, independent news judgment.

At least 12 years of experience in daily news production.

Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with a range of subject areas such as politics, world news, business, technology, science, education and arts.

Proficiency in project management such as managing deadlines and time management.

Knowledgeable about audio, digital and video production.

Passion for connecting with diverse audiences on a range of platforms.

Experience in editorial innovation as demonstrated in launching and supporting new products and projects.

Proficiency in multiple formats: radio, video, digital text and podcasting.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

On-site : This is an on-site role based in Washington, D.This is a full-time, exempt position.

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.

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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