Producer, All Things Considered

Job Description

OVERVIEW

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 Producer plans, produces, edits stories; rotates as assigned through all shifts, reports and writes original stories and story elements; creates multimedia content; acts as a decision-maker in look, feel, and sound of overall presentation while undertaking complex daily and long-term projects with a love for audio news journalism, as well as a passion for meeting diverse audiences across platforms.

Qualifications:
• At least six years of broadcast experience including experience working across platforms
• At least three years of experience in daily news production
• At least three years experience in editorial decision making with demonstrated ability to exercise solid, independent news judgment.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Proficiency with digital and multimedia production
• Passion for connecting with diverse audiences on a range of platforms

Education:
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in journalism

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works alongside managers as a decision-maker on shape of coverage.
• Initiates, plans and produces program material for that day's show and for future shows, with minimal editorial supervision.
• Consistently generates timely and well thought-out story/interview ideas.
• Reports and writes for broadcast and publication
• Works in the field with reporters and hosts as assigned (including projects requiring extensive research and editorial judgment.)
• Ability to work proficiently on digital platforms; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow.
• Ability to work quickly and independently
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff in other departments at NPR to coordinate coverage
• Demonstrated news judgment
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Able to work in-person on-site, as well as remotely

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rezp07-18-219-189-247-42 in your application.