Remote Northeast Regional Editor, Network Desk

National Public Radio, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Radio, Inc. is seeking an Editor II for the Network Desk in the Northeast region. This remote role bridges local station newsrooms with national NPR programs, guiding enterprise and breaking coverage for multiplatform distribution.

The ideal candidate has strong line-editing skills across audio and text, and a commitment to diverse sourcing. The role involves coordinating with regional hubs, mentors, and newsroom partners to elevate Northeast reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience at a reputable news organization.
• 3+ years of experience editing regional or national daily news coverage across audio and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated track record editing breaking news under tight deadlines with precision and journalistic integrity.
• Proven experience editing enterprise, investigative, or feature journalism, guiding stories from pitch to final audio/digital production.

Responsibilities

• Network Editorial Coordination: Communicate and collaborate daily with journalists, news directors, and editors across Northeast regional hubs to coordinate coverage with national resonance.
• Content Editing & Quality Assurance: Edit, fact-check, and supervise multiplatform material from station reporters and freelancers, ensuring NPR standards of fairness, accuracy, and quality.
• Breaking News Leadership: Coordinate rapid-response breaking news coverage from the region, directing station updates for national shows and hourly newscasts.
• Show & Platform Integration: Maintain communication with NPR daily news magazines, podcasts, and digital desk regarding story length and scheduling.
• Coverage Planning & Horizon Scanning: Track evolving regional news cycles and forward-looking calendars; spot trends across the Northeast.
• Editorial Mentorship & Training: Conduct workshops and feedback discussions to strengthen station reporting capabilities.
• Inclusive Sourcing & Story Development: Expand regional source networks to reflect Northeast diversity.
• Desk Administration & Contributor Management: Handle freelancer agreements, story commissions, and reporter payments.
• Network Collaboration: Refine pipelines with Network Desk leadership to improve newsroom workflows.

Skills

Journalism experience

Editing experience

Breaking news editing

Enterprise/Investigative editing

Job description

National Public Radio, Inc. is seeking an Editor II for the Network Desk in the Northeast region. This remote role bridges local station newsrooms with national NPR programs, guiding enterprise and breaking coverage for multiplatform distribution.

The ideal candidate has strong line-editing skills across audio and text, and a commitment to diverse sourcing. The role involves coordinating with regional hubs, mentors, and newsroom partners to elevate Northeast reporting.