News Editor

Nashville Public Radio • Nashville, TN

26d • $70,000

About The Position

WPLN News, part of Nashville Public Radio, seeks a News Editor to help lead a thriving newsroom devoted to accurate, nuanced reporting. This role mentors a diverse team of reporters, guides editorial decision-making, and upholds Nashville Public Radio’s commitment to storytelling, equity, and public service. We’re interested in someone who can be a coach for our reporters and a key decision maker among newsroom leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a daily-deadline newsroom.
• Strong writing and editing skills with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity and narrative strength.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting journalists.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; prior management experience not required.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and within diverse teams.
• Commitment to equity and thoughtful coverage of underserved communities.
• Ability to think enterprisingly and guide reporters toward deeper, contextual stories.
• Passion for public-service journalism and community-focused storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily and in-depth stories for accuracy, clarity, and context.
• Guide reporters in developing enterprise story ideas beyond daily news.
• Lead and mentor 3–5 reporters through weekly check-ins and beat development.
• Support reporters in preparing and presenting work on This Is Nashville, Nashville Public Radio’s daily show.
• Contribute to newsroom leadership through coverage decisions, workflow planning, and long-term strategy.
• Serve as a station ambassador at community events and build relationships with Nashville communities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Serve as primary afternoon newscast editor during a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. schedule (with occasional extended hours).

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision benefits. As well as employer paid life and long-term disability insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Generous PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• A creative, mission-driven workplace with smart, supportive colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees