Tracks ongoing flow of news and recommends specific stories and areas of coverage, generating assignments for self and others Assists in program/coverage planning Conceptualizes, writes and edits news and feature content, for on-air and online Responsible for editorial integrity and quality of air product, ensuring that all materials on air and online meet NPR standards and practices Maintains external relationships with sources, freelancers and experts, member station news staff and journalists... more details
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NPR’s Weekend Edition is seeking a skilled, creative journalist for a 5-month temporary assignment with Weekend Edition, editing for Weekend Edition and the Saturday version of Up First, NPR’s daily news podcast. This will be a five-day schedule that will include both weekend days. The W.E. Editor develops timely, original program content for Weekend Edition. The Editor writes and edits scripts for broadcast and updates breaking news. They plan and manage large packages, projects and initiatives such as series and host field trips. The Editor also provides editorial guidance for production staff and support for the host in preparing for interviews.
This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tracks ongoing flow of news and recommends specific stories and areas of coverage, generating assignments for self and others
- Assists in program/coverage planning
- Conceptualizes, writes and edits news and feature content, for on-air and online
- Responsible for editorial integrity and quality of air product, ensuring that all materials on air and online meet NPR standards and practices
- Maintains external relationships with sources, freelancers and experts, member station news staff and journalists from other media
- Works 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 six years of experience as a reporter, editor, or producer
- A minimum of two years of experience in editorial decision-making
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience acting as line editor or line producer for the on-air production of NPR news programs and podcasts, with minimal editorial supervision
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skill in news-writing techniques
- Considerable skill in feature and copy editing of distinctive stories
WORK LOCATION
- Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility (Washington, DC / Culver City / New York City / Chicago) and the employee may be required to work out of one of these offices for certain shifts. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.
JOB TYPE
- This is a temporary (5-month) full time position.
COMPENSATION
Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $50.48. The rate 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
$50.48—$50.48 USD
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