Assistant Producer
NPR
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Full Time Job
NPR is looking for the right person with a keen interest, and ear, to create short form audio that blends NPR’s reporting and discourse with the world of fundraising and promotions, heard by millions of listeners across the US. This role works with Member stations to support their fundraising efforts and provide relevant and timely broadcast promos. This detailed role works with a broader team to support all audio production needs. This position is responsible for all aspects of production and distribution of fundraising audio spots, maintaining strong relationships with fundraising personnel at NPR member stations across the country, and working with colleagues across NPR to effectively promote NPR programs. A strong understanding of NPR’s mission and values, along with solid writing and communication skills required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work on all aspects of the production and distribution of NPR’s fundraising materials and maintain relationships with both external station staff and internal teams who contribute to the materials.
• Produce and distribute a variety of broadcast promos and promotional assets for NPR member stations’ use.
• Provide backfill for production on the funding credit team and across other team functions - including, but not limited to funding credit production and SiriusXM channel maintenance - as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education or two (2) plus years of work experience in relevant field.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Experience2 year(s) work experience in production, station fundraising or other relevant field
• Open, and effective oral communication skills
• Ability to have acute attention to detail, juggle competing priorities
• Ability to effectively engage with colleagues across departments with respect
• Strong writing chops with a special interest in telling stories and building to a clear call to action in very short scripts.
• Experience with audio production tools and in creating broadcast content from start to finish
• A firm grasp of the basics of sound journalistic ethics and integrity and basic audio reporting skills
• Developed organizational skills with a special focus on planning, time management, prioritization, and efficiency
• Proven ability to work well with others, demonstrating respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system at all times.
• Flexibility and able to work varied shifts.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
• Experience creating and producing audio or other creative content
• Understanding of, or keen interest in learning about, public radio membership and fundraising best practices and the business model of the system more broadly
• Honest, friendly attitude and good sense of humor
• Resilience
• Deal with Ambiguity
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Solution-Based Thinker
• Learning Agility
All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive place to work 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, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.