Producer III - All Things Considered

This is a Full Time Job

OVERVIEW

Application Deadline: Monday, April 20th at 10am ET

Intro to Position

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.

The ideal candidate for the Producer III position on All Things Considered will have a background in audio news journalism, as well as a passion for meeting diverse audiences across platforms.

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

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

Responsibilities
• Actively pitches forward-looking, news-driven stories that they book and produce for air on an aggressive deadline.
• Pitches feature stories for our Los Angeles-based host.
• Actively organizes and disseminates information to coordinate both daily and future coverage.
• Edits tape and writes copy with minimal 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), with a special focus on stories around LA, and on the West Coast more broadly.
• Plans and coordinates activities of hosts, reporters, and production personnel assigned to remote projects.
• Assists with video production for our LA-based interviews and stories.

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 decision-making
• Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing, planning and executing stories
• Willingness to work varied shifts schedules, and travel as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in producing under breaking news conditions
• Demonstrated experience in both daily & broadcast news
• Experience in Digital Media, CMS
• Experience in video production, including Adobe Premiere
• Experience working with broadcast hosts

Education Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience required.

Work Location & Requirements
• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Culver City, CA

Job Type
• This is a full-time, exempt position.

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