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Associate Producer

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Washington, DC, United States

Posted on
Feb 17, 2022

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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. 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.
Be a part of the team that produces NPR’s flagship afternoon news program All Things Considered. Work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Produce, edit and plan program material for the daily 2-hour broadcast that’s timely, topical and reflects the interests of a diverse audience. Report and write original stories and story elements. Contribute digital and social media content. Be a member of the team that regularly directs the broadcast on a rotating assignment. Act as a decision-maker in the look, feel, and sound of the program while undertaking thoughtful daily and long-term projects. This is a Monday-Friday position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assembles on-air materials prior to broadcast and direct pre-recorded elements as needed.
• Directs live programming on rotation.
• Maintains an orderly work environment in the control rooms and studios during broadcasts.
• Ensures that all program elements begin and end as scheduled.
• 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.
• Edits tape and related continuity, with minimal editorial supervision.
• Writes news and program copy, including drafts of hosts’ leads and other production copy.
• Works in the field with reporters and hosts as assigned (including projects requiring self-directed research, planning and solid editorial judgment.)
• Maintains working knowledge of all the latest sound-gathering and filing technologies in use at NPR.
• Maintains internal relationships with program staff across all NPR platforms including broadcast, online, social media, reporters/editors contributing to daily program and departments providing support services.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• At least four years of radio production experience including experience on broadcast digital audio workstations (ie MTE/DAVID, Dalet, Adobe Audition, ProTools or similar)
• Expertise in producing and directing broadcast shows and writing/editing copy under breaking news conditions.
• At least two years of experience in editorial decision making with demonstrated ability to exercise solid, independent news judgment.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate and organize large amounts of information
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes, with changing priorities/conditions.
• Familiarity with a range of subject areas such as world news, business, science, and arts.
• Demonstrated excellence in news writing and copy-editing, especially on deadline
• Understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• 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 field production and planning experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to relocate. In the future, NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer.
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to help coordinate daily news coverage quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of public radio and the public radio system.
• Experience with digital and multimedia production.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and familiarity with, social media platforms.
This position is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. The minimum annualized salary for this position is $85,000.
All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
NPR mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law and any other applicable law.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
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