Overnight Live Broadcasting Supervising Editor, Morning Edition & Up First

RadioJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NPR in Washington, DC is seeking an Overnight and Live Broadcast Supervising Editor for Morning Edition and Up First. You will lead a production team to ensure the live radio show airs on time and the Up First podcast is published promptly.

We value resilience, strong news judgment, and excellent writing skills, with a willingness to work overnights and coordinate breaking coverage across platforms.

Qualifications

• Resilient journalist with strong news judgment.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear, engaging copy.

Responsibilities

• Overnight and live broadcast supervision for Morning Edition and Up First.
• Manage a production team to get the live radio show to air and the Up First podcast to publication.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Job description

OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Intro to Position

Morning Edition and Up First are looking for a resilient journalist with strong news judgment, excellent writing skills and a willingness to work overnights as the Overnight and Live Broadcast Supervising Editor, managing a production team that executes what is needed to get the live radio show to air and the Up First podcast to publication.

Millions of listeners depend on Morning Edition and Up First to set the news agenda to start their day. We deliver the latest