Senior News Editor: Climate & Digital Strategy

AAJA24; Concord, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

On-site fitness

Vacation & holidays

Personal days

Parental leave

Job summary

New Hampshire Public Radio, Inc. is seeking a Senior News Editor based in Concord, NH, to shape NHPR's journalism strategy online and on air. You will lead a small team of reporters, collaborate with the VP of News, and drive climate-focused, solutions-oriented storytelling.

The role reports to the VP of News and includes oversight of By Degrees while steering editorial direction and audience reach for in-depth climate reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of journalism experience.
• Broadcast journalism experience is desirable.
• Editing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience on the climate/environment beat preferred.
• Ability to manage a team in a hybrid environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject area or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan NHPR's daily and long-term news coverage and publishing strategy.
• Manage and edit a small team of reporters; assign daily stories and shepherd them to publication.
• Oversee the daily news desk as part of a rotating editorial team, editing and publishing stories for broadcast and NHPR.org.
• Ensure journalism adheres to the highest ethical standards and practices.
• Act as a face of the newsroom to external audiences as needed.
• Participate in on-air fundraising as needed.

Skills

Journalism

Editing

Team leadership

Digital newsroom

Deadline management

Broadcast writing

FCC regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

New Hampshire Public Radio, Inc. is seeking a Senior News Editor based in Concord, NH, to shape NHPR's journalism strategy online and on air. You will lead a small team of reporters, collaborate with the VP of News, and drive climate-focused, solutions-oriented storytelling.

The role reports to the VP of News and includes oversight of By Degrees while steering editorial direction and audience reach for in-depth climate reporting.