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NPR is seeking a skilled and creative journalist to serve as the Supervising Senior Editor for Weekend Edition and Up First. Weekends are special, and NPR's Weekend Edition digs into the news of the week with a distinctive, thoughtful approach, and also offers probing cultural conversations and pops of whimsy and joy. We are looking for a supervisor who is journalistically ambitious and an inspiring, supportive team leader.
The Supervising Senior Editor takes a leading role in programming the Weekend Edition broadcasts on both Saturdays and Sundays, assigning coverage of major news stories, guiding thoughtful explanatory journalism and ensuring that both broadcasts are textured, smart and lively. The ideal candidate for this position will believe deeply in the responsibility of public service journalism. They will be interested in news and eager to deliver the freshest, most important stories to listeners. They will be comfortable providing editorial guidance and offering feedback to editors, producers and hosts at every experience level. They will be able to respond quickly during breaking news, oversee planning and execution of ambitious projects, series and host remotes, and work closely and productively with staff in deadline situations.
This role is based in Washington, DC and has a Wednesday-Sunday work schedule.
This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance.
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.
Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $150,000-165,000 annually, plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries 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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