Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Technology

This is a Full Time Job

OVERVIEW

Intro to Position

As a key member of our collaborative Talent Acquisition team, you will establish direct sourcing channels and cultivate relationships with software engineers, product designers, product managers, and digital architects. This role requires an analytical approach, creative search strategies, and a drive for eliminating artificial barriers in technical hiring. By aligning sourcing strategies with NPR’s strategic mission, you will directly influence the development of a modern, representative public media ecosystem.

Responsibilities
• Proactively source, map, and engage passive technical talent for high-priority openings across software engineering, UX/UI, digital product, and DevOps teams.
• Design and execute search strategies using advanced Boolean searches, semantic search networks, GitHub, and diverse professional networks.
• Develop detailed talent mapping for specialized talent sectors by leveraging sophisticated non-traditional data sources, open source platforms, publications, and conference analysis.
• Collaborate with Recruitment partners and Technology Division heads to deconstruct technical needs and refine candidate profiles.
• Evaluate passive candidate profiles and conduct inclusive screening conversations to assess structural fit, career alignment, and technical aptitude.
• Build, maintain, and segment highly organized digital pipelines and talent pools within our Greenhouse CRM system for future organizational needs.
• Track, analyze, and present sourcing data to Talent Acquisition and Division leadership, recommending strategy shifts based on conversion metrics.
• Draft highly compelling, customized outreach messaging that highlights NPR's mission and technical impact to increase candidate response rates.
• Actively participate in the planning and execution of virtual diversity recruitment events and industry-specific technical meetups.

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 experience specializing in recruiting research, recruitment sourcing, or full-cycle recruiting within technical domains.
• Proven track record of sourcing quality candidates across technical disciplines like AI, machine learning, software development, product management and systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) databases, with a strong preference for Greenhouse.
• Proven capability to successfully execute targeted search techniques, including advanced Boolean searches and mapping technical professional spaces.
• Strong, structured written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly explain complex technical opportunities to prospects.
• Proven experience collaborating with technology leaders and stakeholders across departments, including leading client meetings and delivering client-facing solutions by building internal trust.

Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience sourcing technical roles within a digital media, public broadcasting, or multimedia production environment.
• Active involvement or relationships with national organizations supporting diverse technologists (e.g., Black Girls Code, TechLatino, Out in Tech).

Required Skills/Competencies
• Technical Sourcing Mastery: Advanced knowledge of semantic search tools, Boolean search strings, and alternative tech networks.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional, people-first interpersonal skills to build trust and long-term interest with technical professionals.
• Data-Driven Iteration: Ability to track pipeline funnel metrics, pinpoint conversion drop-offs, and adjust sourcing actions accordingly.
• Strategic Partnership: Utilize strong business acumen skills to provide expert consultation and build trust with internal hiring teams and recruiters.
• Inclusive Outreach Focus: Applied knowledge of how to write bias-free messaging and build balanced pipelines that reflect organizational inclusion.

Education Requirement
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, information systems, human resources, communication, or a related field.

Work Location and 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 6 month temporary full-time, exempt position.

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