Assistant Producer, Planet Money
NPR
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Full Time Job
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist reporters as needed.
• Cut, edit and mix episodes of the show with guidance from producers and reporters.
• Gather field tape and “found sound” from online and other sources.
• Assist with live events.
• Find the right guests to book guests for interviews
• Conduct research on show topics.
• Pitch stories that help our audience understand the economy better
• Produce content for digital media, including scheduling social media posts, writing web copy and newsletters if we ever get around to launching a new one.
• Contribute to the overall journalism of the team generally.
• Complete other tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• 1-5 years of experience in a news environment or working experience in the field of economics
• Experience in podcasting and/or radio broadcasting.
• Ability to edit audio decisively, on deadline, ideally in Pro Tools
• Strong storytelling sensibilities, an ability to identify anecdotes that can bring a larger idea or research finding to life, able to re-structure a story to enhance clarity and flow.
• Experience and demonstrated commitment to fact checking.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Ability to handle more than one assignment at a time; ability to prioritize, anticipate and communicate effectively.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness 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
• Ability to use recording equipment to gather field sound.
• A natural interest in news.
• An economics background.
• A practiced instinct for social media.
• Ambition and interest in improving our web and social media presence.
• Digital media skills, including proficiency in social media as a news gathering technique
HOW TO APPLY
• Send a resume and cover letter. Please don’t make it too long. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
• It’s OK to be casual and conversational in your cover letter, that’s how we are on the show, that’s how we are with each other. Overall, your application should answer the question: how will hiring you change Planet Money for the better.
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that affirmatively seeks to hire veterans and people with disabilities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.