Senior Manager, Editorial Communications & Influence (Washington, D.C.)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p><em>A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR</em><em>.&nbsp;</em><em>This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.</em></p></div><h3><strong>Intro to Position</strong></h3> <p>NPR is evolving its communications function for the most consequential period in public media's history. In an era of shifting revenue models and technological change, media organizations have a unique opportunity to thrive by focusing on breakthrough journalism that truly resonates with modern audiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>NPR's journalism reaches audiences outside of our owned platforms through a wider, more fragmented set of channels than ever before — traditional press, creator and podcast networks, distribution platforms, industry conversations, events, and AI-driven discovery. The Senior Manager, Editorial Communications &amp; Influence, plays a key role in how NPR's work breaks through across all of them.</p> <h3><strong>Application Instructions </strong></h3> <p>In addition to a resume, please submit a cover letter including 3–5 examples of editorial influence work you've led — placements, creator partnerships, cross-promotion deals, event moments, or narrative-defense work.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Amplification Strategy:</strong> Lead the strategy for amplifying NPR's journalism and talent, driving influence and recognition for the work and the people who make it.</li> <li><strong>Media Relations:</strong> Promote major investigations, exclusive interviews, and podcast launches through deep relationships with bookers, media-desk reporters, and consumer press.</li> <li><strong>Creator Economy Engagement:</strong> Build influence by engaging podcasters, newsletter writers, and Substack creators to drive audience growt