Producer, Programming & Promotion

This is a Full Time Job

OVERVIEW

Intro to Position

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.

Application Instructions
• Application Deadline: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 10am ET.
• Materials to Submit: Candidates must submit a cover letter as part of their application. The cover letter must address the ways in which your past experience will shape your approach to working on promotional and fundraising content for NPR.

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.
• Bring organizational and project management skills to work that involves colleagues across internal and external departments and organizations.
• Produce and distribute a variety of audio promos and promotional assets for NPR member stations’ use.
• Write and distribute the NPR Day Sheet to station colleagues, serve as editor for other colleagues' work.
• 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.
• Assist in the development of video protocols and standards in the same broader work areas outlined above.

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
• 4 years of professional experience (not including internship) in news production, station fundraising or other relevant field.
• 2 years of professional experience (not including internship) in audio mixing/editing from start to finish, using tools such as ProTools, Adobe Audition or MTE.
• Strong writing chops with a special interest in telling stories and building to a clear call to action in very short scripts.
• A firm grasp of the basics of journalistic ethics and integrity.
• Developed organizational skills with a special focus on planning, time management, prioritization, and efficiency.
• Proven ability to work well with others, demonstrating respect for diverse internal & external stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and being able to work varied shifts.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated familiarity with the sound and structure of Public Radio.
• Experience working at an NPR Member station.
• Experience working on video production and projects, in addition to audio.

Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Location & Requirements
• NPR Remote-Permitted: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.

Job Type
• This is a temporary, full time position. This position is expected to last a period of approximately 6 months.

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