NPR is hiring a
Producer II

Summary

Join a thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization as a Producer II for Weekend Edition and Up First. This role involves serving as line producer, tracking news flow, pitching story ideas, and producing program material. The ideal candidate has at least six years of experience in journalism, strong news judgment, and the ability to work well with others.

Requirements

• At least six years of experience as a producer, reporter or editor
• At least two years of experience in editorial decision-making
• Demonstrated news judgment and familiarity with a range of subject areas such as politics, world news, business, science, and arts
• Understanding of journalistic ethics
• Ability to travel for work assignments
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
• Ability to relocate

Responsibilities

• Serves as line producer for the on-air production of NPR programs
• Tracks ongoing flow of news and consistently pitches timely, news-focused and well-thought-out story/interview ideas, generating assignments for self and others
• Initiates, plans and produces program material for that week’s shows and for future shows with minimal editorial supervision
• Reports and writes for broadcast and publication, quickly and independently
• Works in the field with reporters and hosts as assigned (including projects requiring extensive research and editorial judgment
• Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that all materials meet NPR standards and practices
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff in other departments at NPR to coordinate coverage
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work proficiently on digital platforms; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow
• Able to work in-person on-site, as well as remotely, and on various shifts as assigned
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience line producing live and breaking coverage
• Experience producing audio feature stories that include ambient or natural sound, music and archival tape

Benefits

• Access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents
• Paid time off
• Health insurance