Managing Editor for News Magazines
About The Position
NHPR is seeking a managing editor to lead its flagship daily news magazines, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. The role involves guiding the magazines' evolution to align with a multiplatform audience strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of producing compelling broadcast journalism, including interviews, breaking news, field pieces, and other segments. This position requires a strong vision for redefining local audio journalism to engage new audiences and foster collaboration across newsroom teams. The managing editor will manage a team of four (two hosts and two producers) and will be instrumental in talent development and hiring processes. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite role based in Concord, New Hampshire, reporting to the News Director. The budgeted salary range is $89,300 - $99,000, with compensation also considering internal equity and other factors.
Requirements
- Seven to ten years of experience in audio journalism, including reporting, producing and/or editing for broadcast.
- Three to five years leading and managing a team and inspiring them to produce their best work.
- Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to train less experienced staff and to challenge staff with more experience.
- Strong project management skills.
- B.A. in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all editorial aspects of NHPR's morning and afternoon weekday news magazines.
- Manage a team of hosts, producers, interns and fellows, including training, goal setting, performance management, professional mentorship, and editorial guidance.
- Serve as lead editor on stories, interviews, and other broadcast segments from pitch through final draft.
- Guarantee the on-time, flawless delivery of audio to multiple platforms.
- Manage live and/or remote broadcasts, including election night, live debates and forums, and other special programming.
- Serve as the NHPR newsroom's lead on assorted administrative tasks, including hiring, onboarding and scheduling.
- Oversee and/or collaborate on special projects and series as appropriate.
- Participate in and lead group pitch meetings, storyboards, and edits.
- Work closely with our digital and audience teams to translate our audio segments to engaging stories for digital and social platforms.
- Partner with the News Director on improving workflows, professional development and other operational leadership tasks in the newsroom.
- As needed, participate in station fundraising activities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- Company paid long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) savings plan with company match
- Free on-site fitness center
- Three weeks of vacation
- Twelve paid holidays
- Two floating personal days
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
