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Company:	National Public Radio
Position:	Supervising Senior Editor, Tell Me More (0810114012RFEA)
Location:	Washington, District of Columbia
Job Status:	Full-time
Salary:	Not Specified
Ad Expires:	December 3, 2009
Job ID:	1115368

Description:

Supervises selection and scheduling of guests for Tell Me More. Supervises preparation of air material and is responsible for editorial integrity and quality of air product. Makes assignments and provides editorial guidance to program hosts, production and editorial staff. Monitors programming and provides critiques. Content for digital media is an integral part of NPR's product, and this position is expected to contribute audio and digital material. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required: At least six years of journalism experience. At least one year in broadcast journalism. Demonstrated writing and editing skills. Proven skill in identifying and scheduling guests for a talk show. Proven ability in pre-interviewing guests and planning a question line for live and taped interviews. Knowledge in a broad range of topics appropriate for a national talk show. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. Ability to edit breaking news for live programming. Proven ability to supervise, coach and develop less experienced staff. Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness. Demonstrated skill in oral presentation. Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system. Demonstrated understanding of sound organizational development, management and supervisory principles. Preferred: Managerial experience in supervising editors and producers. Significant skills in planning and scheduling in a union environment. At least three years of broadcast journalism experience. Familiarity with blogging and Web 2.0 functionalities.