Editor Ii, Up First, Morning Edition - Washington, United States - NPR

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OVERVIEW

  • A thriving, missiondriven multimedia organization, NPR produces awardwinning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide._
  • Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR_. _This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR._
Millions of listeners depend on _Morning Edition_ and _Up First_ to set the news agenda that starts their day. We deliver the latest international and national news stories paired with analysis to help put those headlines in context.

_Morning Edition_ is also a platform for accountability through interviews with government officials and decision makers who make or influence policy that affect peoples' lives.

The show also features culture stories about music, movies and books that bring joy and provoke thoughtful conversations about who we are in this world.


The Overnight _Up First_ Editor ensures the scripts and audio content for that day's podcast episode is the freshest, most relevant, accurate and engaging for listeners.

This person writes scripts for the episode with the intent of maintaining the conversational nature of the podcast while delivering news and analysis that meets NPR's editorial and ethics standards.

This includes fact-checking and correcting errors both in the written scripts and within audio and spoken word, too.

The editor works in tandem with the Overnight _Up First _Producer to find, dub/record and pull relevant audio and sound to enhance the stories in the episode and improve the listening experience for audiences.

This person collaborates with the Overnight Line Editor and _Morning Edition _management team to make decisions and execute changes and updates to the podcast so the episode is responsive to breaking news and story developments.

The Overnight _Up First_ Editor serves as the line editor for podcast hosts and reporters before and during the production of the episode.

This person is responsible for editorial integrity and quality of Up First, ensuring that all materials meet NPR standards.

In addition, the Overnight _Up First _Editor ensures the final episode is published on all platforms.

They copy edit and fact-check all written copy associated with the episode such as episode titles and summaries that are published on podcast platforms online.

They also act as an accountability partner to the Overnight _Up First _Producer to ensure that underwriting with the episode is correctly included in the audio production and final product.

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


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews, edits and writes scripts and copy for accuracy, flow and to meet NPR editorial standards.
  • Helps identify audio and sound to incorporate into the episode production.
  • Monitors news headlines and stories as they develop and updates the show and scripts accordingly.
  • Works in tandem with the Overnight _Up First _Producer to bring daily episodes of the podcast to final publication.
  • Brief shows hosts and reporters ahead of live interviews and remains engaged during the conversation
  • Builds episode materials such as digital copy and images needed for podcast publication
  • Works with the Overnight Line Producer, _Morning Edition_ managers and NPR network journalists including editors, reporters and deputy managing editors to keep the podcast at the sharp edge of evolving news stories
  • Works with NPR's news desks, reporters, hosts and show team to update the podcast episode as needed
  • Suggests guests for live interviews for news coverage plans, especially during breaking news situations and executes on coverage plans.
  • Cultivate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least six years of experience as an editor, producer or reporter
  • At least two years of editing experience including editorial decision making.
  • At least four years of experience working in audio or radio production.
  • Ability to work the required overnight shift, 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time
  • A broad range and interest in national and international news.
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