Executive Producer, Weekend Edition

OVERVIEW

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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. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Millions of people depend on Weekend Edition and Up First Saturday to bring them the news they need to start their weekend and reflect on the week.  NPR is looking for an Executive Producer to lead these two marquee shows.  The ideal candidate prides themselves on journalistic excellence, collaborative leadership, creative storytelling across platforms and an insatiable appetite for news.

Each broadcast and podcast is a unique curation of stories from NPR reporters and correspondents based throughout the United States and the world. The hosts interview newsmakers and contribute their own deep reporting. You will lead a talented team of journalists, creating unique and unforgettable stories that will serve audiences both live and on demand. 

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and execute an editorial vision that will grow cross-platform audiences for Weekend Edition and Up First Saturday 
• Coach and provide guidance on content and format. 
• Inspire staff to produce consistently compelling programming across platforms.
• Foster and grow a diverse team, prioritizing inclusivity and the representation of multiple perspectives.
• Ensure that all material published meets NPR standards and practices, including standards of fairness, completeness, independence and impartiality.
• Oversee staff schedules, performance management, and budget.
• Supervise at least 10 direct reports, including magazine show hosts. Work includes preparing their regular performance reviews and making effective recommendations regarding any hiring, promotion and discipline for these positions.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years national journalism experience, in roles of increasing responsibility, including 5 years experience as a senior manager.
• Demonstrable news judgment; specifically, the ability to identify significant stories quickly, gather stakeholders, define strands of coverage across successive news cycles and help lead an evolving process.
• Proven ability to focus collaborative efforts on the achievement of agreed outcomes within finite timeframes and budgets.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team in a high stress environment.
• Flexibility, creativity and eagerness to innovate and embrace change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading a national broadcast.
• Control room familiarity in live news production.
• Experience working on video platforms.
• Experience innovating execution and delivery of broadcast content for digital audiences live and on demand.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Understanding of the public media ecosystem in the United States. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience.

WORK LOCATION

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC.

JOB TYPE

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary ran