Senior Manager, Content
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Journalism, Media, Public BroadcastingIndustries
Requirements
- Strong vision and nuanced understanding of evidence-based science and health reporting
- Excellent news judgment
- Flexible and collaborative, able to work with reporters and editors on and off the science desk
- Ability to challenge the team to strive for new, creative ways to report on science and health
- Forward-thinking and relevant to audiences, newsroom, and partners
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision, even in complicated situations
- Commitment to integrity, adherence to NPR ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations (as an NPR editorial role bound by the NPR Ethics Handbook)
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiplatform coverage by a group of reporters and editors, with emphasis on the consumer health team
- Partner with other Science Desk editors, NPR shows, Newscast, and digital editors to coordinate breaking news and consumer health coverage on multiple platforms
- Generate story ideas, review pitches, edit coverage, develop creative storytelling approaches and sources, determine best platforms for news and consumer health coverage, and suggest interviews
- Collaborate with desk deputies and Chief Science Editor to set coverage priorities for beats and themes, focusing on younger and diverse audiences
- Advocate on behalf of the Science Desk, including attending the network’s daily afternoon news meeting regularly
- Maintain highest-quality broadcast, text, and multimedia standards
- Effectively coach reporting and production staff
- Work with a minimum of supervision, even in complicated situations
- Anticipate and respond to programming needs, breaking news, and in-depth features
- Cultivate and promote diversity
- Make and coordinate key coverage decisions, including breaking news, for general sciences, domestic health, and global health on the swing shift (1 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET)
- Lead the desk’s consumer health coverage team and guide multiplatform digital efforts
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the shift hours for the Supervising Editor role?
The role is on the swing shift from 1 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET.
What is the salary range for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and qualities are needed for this role?
The role requires a strong vision, nuanced understanding of evidence-based science and health reporting, excellent news judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively.
What is the team structure like on the Science Desk?
The Science Desk comprises more than 25 correspondents, editors, and producers working across platforms, and this role leads the consumer health coverage team while reporting to the Chief Science Editor.
What does NPR's company culture emphasize?
NPR emphasizes collaboration, diverse voices, inclusion, integrity, adherence to ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations.
NPR
Public radio providing news and storytelling
About NPR
NPR provides news and storytelling that connects with millions of people across the United States through various platforms, including radio, online, and live events. Its reporting is supported by a nationwide network of skilled journalists and international bureaus, ensuring comprehensive coverage of current events and cultural topics. Unlike many other news organizations, NPR is known for its commitment to unbiased reporting and in-depth analysis, which helps listeners gain a better understanding of the world around them. The goal of NPR is to foster a more informed public by offering insightful news and cultural content that enriches the lives of its audience.
None, NoneHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
$21.4MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Declining radio listenership may impact NPR's traditional revenue streams.
Increased competition from digital-native outlets challenges NPR's listener base growth.
Financial pressures from reduced funding or donations could affect NPR's operations.
Differentiation
NPR's rigorous reporting and storytelling connect with millions daily across various platforms.
NPR has a nationwide network of award-winning journalists and 17 international bureaus.
NPR's mission focuses on creating an informed public through diverse and unbiased content.
Upsides
Increased interest in podcasts is driving growth in the media industry.
Smart speakers create new opportunities for NPR's audio content distribution.
NPR's focus on diversity aligns with industry trends and audience expectations.
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