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November 21, 2009

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Company:

National Public Radio

Position:

Executive Producer, Newscast
(0810108016RFEA)

Location:

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Specified

Ad Expires:

December 10, 2009

Job ID:

1120224

Description:

The Executive Producer, Newscast, is the editorial leader of NPR’s 24-hour newscast service supervising the content, integrity and quality of the output. The EP is also a key leader in informing and executing the overall strategy of Newscast in conjunction with the News Desk and Digital News. He/she works closely with senior NPR management on important issues, including newsroom convergence, member station relations, sponsorship and product strategy. The EP also administers the Newscast unit in strict adherence to union contracts and NPR standards.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required: At least 10 years’ broadcast journalism editorial experience. A minimum of five years experience in a senior editorial and supervisory position in national and/or international news. Strong leadership skills: the ability to set a new course for Newscast and to guide the staff through it. Demonstrated strong management and supervisory skills, including the ability to coach, empower and listen. Proven ability to work collaboratively with other news leaders, as well as other divisions in the development of new products and new ways to reach the NPR community. A creative mind and a keen understanding of the NPR sensibility and mission of public radio. Willingness to learn new skills and lead the staff in constant learning and innovation. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness. Significant skills in planning and scheduling in a union environment. Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities and conditions. Ability and willingness to work varied shifts. Preferred: Familiarity with blogging and Web 2.0 functionalities. Ability and willingness to relocate. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required: At least 10 years’ broadcast journalism editorial experience. A minimum of five years experience in a senior editorial and supervisory position in national and/or international news. Strong leadership skills: the ability to set a new course for Newscast and to guide the staff through it. Demonstrated strong management and supervisory skills, including the ability to coach, empower and listen. Proven ability to work collaboratively with other news leaders, as well as other divisions in the development of new products and new ways to reach the NPR community. A creative mind and a keen understanding of the NPR sensibility and mission of public radio. Willingness to learn new skills and lead the staff in constant learning and innovation. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness. Significant experience and skills in planning and scheduling in a union environment. Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities and conditions. Ability and willingness to work varied shifts. Preferred: Familiarity with blogging and Web 2.0 functionalities. Ability and willingness to relocate.

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