Editor I, Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast is an award-winning daily hosted by NPR's best political reporters. The show covers big political news and ideas in a conversational way, focusing on what happened and why it matters. We draw connections between the places political leaders come from, the people they represent and the policies they embrace. We aim to illuminate governance and politics. We are a collaborative and joyful team known for our work ethic, and we aspire to great storytelling.

We're looking for a meticulous editor who can help shape and inspire fresh, engaging political conversations. Excellent news judgment, strong organizational skills and an ambitious news appetite are required, as is the ability to work collaboratively across the network.

The Editor will work with the podcast hosts, desk reporters and the show's executive producer to plan shows, craft scripts, fact-check and conduct research for daily and format-breaking episodes. The job requires attention to detail and adherence to journalistic principles. The ability to multitask and work quickly and effectively on tight deadlines is a must.

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

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

• Helps plan and assign coverage.
• Cuts and edits the podcast on tight deadlines.
• Takes greater responsibility/ownership of individual episodes, including identifying original sources and reporting, with some supervision.
• Writes or creates first drafts of host/reporter questions for scripts.
• Clears rights and permissions, if applicable.
• Conceptualizes and plans future episodes, with some supervision.
• Writes headlines and other copy for digital media use with minimal re-writing by more senior editors.
• Coordinates digital and marketing initiatives across divisions, with supervision

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 3 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 interest and 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.

• Experience with digital and multimedia production
• Experience working on a daily news podcast
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of public radio and the public radio system;

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively under daily deadline pressure.
• Commitment to best journalism practices.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Experience with fact checking and research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a daily and unpredictable news environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience.

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, D.C.

• This is a full time, non exempt position.

The U.S.-based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $46.87-$50.00 an hour plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum 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 for all eligible NPR employees.

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