Producer 3, All Things Considered - Washington, United States - NPR

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Description

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._

This Producer plans and produces stories and program elements; 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 the program while undertaking complex daily and long-term projects.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively pitches forwardlooking, newsdriven stories that they book and produce for air on an aggressive deadline
Actively organizes and disseminates information to coordinate both daily and future coverage
Edits tape and writes copy with mínimal supervision and direction.
Works proactively with podcast, digital and engagement teams to make sure the show content is engaging audiences across all platforms
Work various shifts, including essential show functions, as assigned
Plans and participates in field reporting with reporters and hosts as assigned (including projects requiring extensive research and editorial judgment.)
Plans and coordinates activities of hosts, reporters, and production personnel assigned to remote projects

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 7 years of experience as a reporter or producer in the audio space
Demonstrated writing, editing ability and experience in editorial decisionmaking
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
Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing, planning and executing stories

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise in producing under breaking news conditions.
Daily news experience
Broadcast experience
Experience in Digital Media, CMS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Audio editing
News judgment
Writing on deadline

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be onsite at the Washington, DC office at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.

JOB TYPE

This is a full time, exempt position.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range:
The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $112,500-$122,300 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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