Senior Producer, Morning Edition

OVERVIEW

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Morning Edition is looking for a resilient journalist who is quick on an audio multitrack, enjoys coaching producers and describes themselves as a problem-solver.

As the Senior Producer, you will work collaboratively with the supervising producer to lead an overnight production team that brings the live Morning Edition radio show to air and Up First to podcast feeds.

Millions of listeners depend on Morning Edition and Up First to start their day. We deliver the latest national and international stories paired with analysis to put headlines into context. The show also features culture stories about music, movies and books that bring joy and provoke thoughtful conversations.

The right candidate for this position is committed to daily news, and is eager to deliver the freshest, most important stories to listeners. They put the needs and wants of audiences first.

This is an overnight position that starts at 11 p.m. Eastern Time and is expected to be worked on site at NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Morning Edition is a 24 / 6 news operation. Staff are expected to work holidays and will be asked to temporarily change their work schedule to cover other show shifts and special assignments as needed. This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the show line editors and / or managers to make the best editorial and production decisions and plans for the show, podcast and team.
• Delegates production assignments to staff and edits their work.
• Trains and coaches show producers and editors.
• Writes copy and produces audio, as needed, for the show, podcast or other platforms.
• Plays a role in shaping editorial standards for the show by participating in conversations and initiatives around diversity, inclusion and equity
• Books, scripts and produces show segments as assigned
• Travels with show hosts, producers, editors and / or reports to produce stories from the field and execute live broadcasts of the show from remote locations, as needed
• Other duties 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.

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The U.S. based anticipated salary rate for this opportunity is annualized at $122,500 plus benefits. This rate displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

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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

122,500-$122,500 USD

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Salary : $122,500