Intro to Position

Love NPR and want to support its vision and mission?  Are you a multi-tasker with superb organizational skills, the ability to see around corners, eagerness to help others, and the energy to pull it off?  

Executive Assistants at NPR are highly functioning valuable team members responsible for providing executive-level administrative support to various senior level staff members. They work both independently and as a team to efficiently support executive level staff and all with whom they interact. They play a critical role in ensuring NPR operates efficiently and they provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers by approaching all tasks with the client in mind and by being respectful, knowledgeable, proactive, efficient, and professional -- whether in person, via phone or e-mail.  They provide detailed scheduling and travel assistance, often on deadline and in pressure situations.  They serve as the face of their respective departments with internal and external customers and visitors. 

NPR’s Member Partnership team is responsible for supporting the overall business and strategic relationship with NPR’s network of more than 240 local public media Member organizations, and dozens of other affiliated entities.. The team also works with all divisions at NPR to develop and communicate best practices, solutions and strategies for growing audience service and support for the Member network. 

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21st at 5pm ET.
• Materials to Submit: Please submit a resume/cv & a one page cover letter. In your cover letter, please share why you are applying for this position, what makes you uniquely qualified for the role and what specific experience you have had drafting professional correspondence to internal and external business partners.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Executive Assistant for executive level staff members, including the SVP, Member Partnership.
• Provides a range of complex administrative support services in a proactive, detail-oriented and forward-thinking manner in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Assists executive-level staff in the preparation of materials for executive leadership meetings, NPR Board of Directors meetings, NPR Member station visits, industry conferences and meetings, Network Working Groups, and other special groups as required.
• Rigorously maintains complex and dynamic daily schedules while balancing executive’s multiple priorities. Maintains vacation and leave schedule for executives’ direct reports and senior managers.
• Makes travel arrangements and manages executives’ broad travel needs; assists in the processing of expense reports and petty cash.
• Orchestrates logistics for internal and external events, meetings, conferences and presentations, including help in coordinating the agenda for and potentially moderating weekly department meetings.
• Answers and screens calls for executive level staff as needed. Manages incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintains files and notebooks for executive-level staff, including taking meeting minutes and notes for primary executives as requested.
• Serves as the go-to person for all department needs, including catering requests, travel assistance, schedule maintenance, and office/workspace supplies needs.
• Manages special projects as assigned related to meeting preparation, project management, and new initiatives that affect NPR’s Member station network.
• Contributes to managing Salesforce documentation for department heads.
• Supports the planning and coordination of CEO participation in Member station events and visits.
• Has senior-level interactions of a complex, sensitive and highly confidential nature inside and outside the company. Serves as the internal and external point of contact representing various Member Partnership staffers.
• Assists department head in coordinating team culture initiatives through training sessions, meetings, staff care packages, and other activities.
• Performs department/division coordination duties that are often highly confidential. 
• Provides administrative assistance to other managers and staff as needed.

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

• 0-3 years of professional experience as a high-performing administrative assistant, or similar position.
• Computer literacy with highly advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• The ability to juggle and prioritize simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  Must approach work with a sense of urgency, and possess flexibility &  proactivity.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and problem solve with minimal direction. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Commitment to principles and best practices of diversity, equity, inclusion and representation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain respectful and productive professional relationships.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to work that anticipates the needs of the department and takes steps to address those needs.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with a keen understanding of the meaning of customer service. 

Required Skills/Competencies

• Proactive: Anticipates the Executive’s needs and takes initiative to address them.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, effectively, and professionally with all levels of the organization and a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of office operations, including scheduling, calendar management, and documentation.
• Curiosity: Knowledge of the public radio system, membership organizations, and/or federated systems, and/or a curiosity to learn.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

Work Location

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 3 days a week. The employee must also reside in the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro area.

Job Type

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: The U.S.-based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $34.35-$35.35 per hour,  plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Intro to Position

Love NPR and want to support its vision and mission?  Are you a multi-tasker with superb organizational skills, the ability to see around corners, eagerness to help others, and the energy to pull it off?  

Executive Assistants at NPR are highly functioning valuable team members responsible for providing executive-level administrative support to various senior level staff members. They work both independently and as a team to efficiently support executive level staff and all with whom they interact. They play a critical role in ensuring NPR operates efficiently and they provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers by approaching all tasks with the client in mind and by being respectful, knowledgeable, proactive, efficient, and professional -- whether in person, via phone or email.  They provide detailed scheduling and travel assistance, often on deadline and in pressure situations.  They serve as the face of their respective departments with internal and external customers and visitors. 

NPR is seeking an experienced and highly resourceful Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to provide strategic administrative support in a high-impact environment.  This role is vital in supporting the CDO by managing complex scheduling, high-level communications, and cross-functional coordination while exercising exceptional judgement and discretion. 

Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be key in supporting the CDO’s daily operations and maximizing their productivity.  Success in this role will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the Office of the CDO. 

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21st at 5pm ET
• Materials to Submit: Please submit a resume/cv & a one page cover letter. In your cover letter, please share why you are applying for this position, what makes you uniquely qualified for the role and what specific experience you have had drafting professional correspondence to internal and external business partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CDO’s calendar; scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events, being sensitive to professional and personal conflicts.
• Support the CDO by prioritizing tasks through strategic inbox administration, including message prioritization, response management and coordinating tasks identified through email communications.
• Provide high-level administrative support for the leaders and staff within the Development Department. 
• Create and facilitate professional, accurate and timely communication between the office of the CDO and other executives and staff, as well as with a broad range of external stakeholders, keeping in mind local, national and international current events.
• Manage and prioritize incoming correspondence to ensure prompt responses.
• Establish a process to provide the CDO with necessary background information and briefing materials ahead of phone calls, meetings, events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Serve as a bridge for smooth communication between the Office of the CDO and internal teams, demonstrating leadership and collaboration to maintain trust and support with other administrative staff.
• Arrange air travel, hotels, and other transportation for domestic and international travel; prepare travel documents for the CDO.
• Manage and support special projects aligned with the CDO’s priorities.
• Manage logistics for internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and presentations – including helping to coordinate the agenda and potentially moderating weekly team meetings. 
• Prepare to engage in complex, sensitive and highly confidential interactions inside and outside the organization.
• Review and reconcile expense receipts and invoices; prepare and process expense reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper categorization.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Ensure internal processes run smoothly by identifying bottlenecks, flagging concerns, and supporting internal coordination across divisions and executive team members.

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 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Advanced proficiency in calendar management tools and scheduling software. 
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, maintain relationships, and handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize the schedules of senior executives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and personal preferences.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with high-level executives, including board members, donors, and policy leaders.
• Experience working with Development teams and/or with Foundations and Donors is a plus.
• Experience with C-Suite executives preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting an executive overseeing a Development Department or Foundation Board.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Proactive: Anticipates the CDO's needs and takes initiative to address them.
• Communicative: Communicates clearly, effectively, and professionally with all levels of the organization and a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of office operations, including scheduling, calendar management, and documentation.
• Curiosity: Knowledge of the public radio system, membership organizations, and/or federated systems, and/or a curiosity to learn.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

Work Location

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 3 days a week. The employee must also reside in the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro area.

Job Type

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: The U.S.-based anticipated hourly range for this opportunity is $35.15-$37.15 per hour, plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Intro To Position

Millions of listeners depend on Morning Edition and Up First to set the news agenda that starts their day. We deliver the latest international and national news stories paired with analysis to help put those headlines into context. Morning Edition is also a platform for accountability through interviews with government officials and decision makers who make or influence policy that affect peoples’ lives. The show also features cultural conversations that bring joy and provoke thoughtful discussions about who we are in this world.

An Editor II pitches multiplatform coverage and interview ideas; chases, books and scripts interviews with reporters and guests that are done by the hosts live on the show,  in the podcast or in a pre-recorded taping. The Editor II will also be assigned to edit those radio scripts, recorded interviews or other stories, which may also appear on video, that will be published on NPR owned and operated platforms as well as other sites.

This Editor II is expected to work a shift scheduled from approximately 3pm - 11:30pm ET / 12pm - 8:30pm PT. However, like other staff on Morning Edition, this position sometimes requires filling in on other shifts throughout the day as needed, including on holidays.. 

As with any editor at Morning Edition and Up First, an Editor II frames stories and offers structural input and line edits. They are familiar with the AP style of news writing and are expected to help the staff they work with meet NPR standards.

Other assignments or shifts may include executing and managing the editorial and operational direction of the live show or podcast with supervision. On occasion, this Editor II may be assigned to travel with a host to report from the field.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

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.  

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 20th at 10am ET.
• Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume.

Responsibilities

• Pitches and executes live and pre-taped guest interviews. 
• Edits and helps produce interviews and stories on multiple platforms and mediums. 
• Upholds NPR’s editorial and ethical standards on all pieces of journalism they are assigned.
• Manages and executes original program content for the show, podcast or other products Morning Edition and Up First produces.
• Travels with hosts and staff on field reporting assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• At least six years of journalism work experience as an editor, reporter or producer.
• At least two years of experience editing daily national news.
• Experience writing and editing international news.
• Ability and willingness to travel on assignment.
• Ability and willingness to cover additional shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing and working with senior-level broadcast show hosts and journalists.
• 3+ years of professional experience at a national news organization.
• Capability to produce and edit news video content using modern editing software.
• Experience with public media journalism.
• Proficiency in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic.

Education Requirement

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience.

Work Location

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. or Culver City, CA locations at least 2 days a week. The employee must also reside in either the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro area or the Los Angeles Metro area.

Job Type

• This is a full time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary for this opportunity is $110,000 - $113,000 annually plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Intro to Position

The Lead AI Solutions Engineer, AI Labs, is a foundational role in building NPR's first Generative AI (GAI)-focused product development team. Reporting to the VP of AI Labs, this engineer will be responsible for the technical development and implementation of generative AI solutions. The core mission is to engineer systems that leverage GAI to enhance the quality and actionability of our content metadata, thereby directly supporting the organization's goals of improving content personalization and increasing editorial efficiency. This role involves hands-on work in integrating AI products into core NPR systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, align with ethical guidelines, and are built upon industry best practices. This is a critical opportunity to shape NPR's technical AI adoption and build a new, innovative function.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Implementation: Design, develop, and deploy scalable Generative AI (GAI) solutions, focusing on enhancing content metadata quality and actionability to meet organizational objectives.
• Architecture & Technical Best Practices: Establish and champion technical best practices for Generative AI systems, including MLOps, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, and model evaluation, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
• Cross-functional Development: Collaborate closely with Product Managers, data scientists, software and infrastructure engineers, and relevant subject matter experts to translate product requirements and roadmaps into robust, production-ready AI systems.
• System Optimization & Performance: Implement data-driven methods, A/B testing, and performance monitoring to optimize the efficiency, scalability, and impact of AI models and pipelines.
• Technical Communication: Clearly articulate technical architectures, development progress, and engineering challenges to product and non-technical stakeholders.
• Responsible AI: Integrate ethical AI principles and compliance standards directly into the design and implementation of all AI products, in alignment with company policies.
• Technology Scouting: Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to drive continuous technical innovation within the AI Labs.

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 is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, data science, or machine learning engineering, with a focus on building and deploying production systems.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with generative AI, machine learning, or data products.
• Expert proficiency in Python and experience creating functional prototypes to validate technical feasibility and user flows.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience building products that leverage Large Language Models, RAG architectures, prompting, function calling, retrieval, vector databases, embeddings, fine-tuning, and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with building and integrating MCP servers and agentic workflows.
• Background in creating QA systems for AI processes and development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical architectures and challenges to product and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and respectful approach to work and an ability to adapt quickly to change.
• A deep commitment to the mission of NPR and to the responsible implementation of Generative AI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and building highly scalable, production-grade AI/ML pipelines and services.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and MLOps tools, particularly MLFlow and Vertex AI. 
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and enterprise infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience working in media organizations and an understanding of media delivery systems.

Work Location & Requirements

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role require duties better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least two days a week. The employee must also reside in an NPR-supported location (D.C., MD, or VA).

Job Type

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $187,000 - $208,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Application Deadline: Monday, May 11th at 10am ET

Intro to Position

NPR is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead Divisional financial planning, forecasting, and analytical efforts that support strategic decision-making.  You will translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations for NPR leadership and serve as a key liaison between the Finance department and organizational stakeholders.  This is an individual contributor role, with the potential to include managerial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain oversight of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans for multiple Divisions within NPR — owning key modeling, analysis, and insight responsibilities.
• Collaborate with all levels of NPR operations to develop financial plans that support company OKRs and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and pursue variances to budget, forecasts and long-range plans, providing actionable insights along with risks and opportunities analyses.
• Ensure financial reports and presentations are audience-appropriate, translating complex data into clear, decision-ready information for various stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive, productive cross-divisional relationships to support accurate reporting and headcount planning.
• Participate in the month-end closing process through preparation and submission of journal entries as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between Accounting and Divisions to communicate adherence to financial procedures and policy changes.

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

• 7+ years of professional Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, & financial reporting.
• Advanced data manipulation skills (MS Excel, Google Sheets).
• Proven ability to think critically,  frame issues, and present optimal solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to build confidence and trust with division members and external business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience operating and building reports within Workday Adaptive Planning and OfficeConnect, or similar applications.
• Media industry experience.

Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.

Work Location & Requirements

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 3 days a week. The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro area.

Job Type

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $125,000-$135,000, plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Intro to Position

As our IT Network Manager, you will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise networking and the cutting edge of broadcast technology. We are looking for a Cisco-certified leader to oversee the lifecycle of our network infrastructure, specifically optimizing for real-time media transport. Beyond technical mastery, you will act as a collaborative partner to our IT and production teams, fostering a culture of high availability and proactive security. If you thrive in 'always-on' environments and have a passion for seamless media delivery, this is your next challenge

Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco ACI, Catalyst and Nexus switches, Firepower (FTD), SD-WAN, Routers and Meraki platforms.
• Manage and lead a team of network and voice engineers, effective network and telecom project management, performance management, and professional development. 
• Provide expertise in Storage Area Networking (SAN), including Fibre Channel (FC) and FCoE, with hands-on experience in VSAN design, zoning, and integration with Cisco Nexus and MDS platforms.
• Collaborate with broadcast engineering teams on implementing and maintaining a high-availability IP broadcast network that carries low-latency, real-time audio and video traffic for NPR’s daily content production and live transmission.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP).
• Lead network operations, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Utilize monitoring and analytics tools such as SolarWinds and Cisco Nexus Dashboard 
• Use advanced network visibility tools to analyze performance across internet paths.
• Ensure network reliability, performance, scalability, and security across the organization.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Systems, and Enterprise application teams to support enterprise services.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing clear documentation, analysis, and insights on network performance, risks, incidents and strategic initiatives.

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 

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking.
• 3+ years in a network leadership or management role.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Nexus
• Cisco Firepower (FTD)
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco Meraki
• Enterprise Wireless Networks
• Strong expertise in routing and switching (BGP, EIGRP).
• Experience with SolarWinds, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Cisco Intersight.
• Experience with ThousandEyes.
• Working knowledge of PTP, SMPTE ST 2110, multicast, and QoS.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical production outages and high-pressure incident response, ensuring fast service recovery and minimizing business disruption.
• Ability to translate complex broadcast requirements into scalable Network architectures, overseeing robust business continuity planning, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center).
• lCisco CCIE certification.
• Experience with high-quality, real-time audio and video over IP networks, such as SMPTE ST 2110 and NDI, particularly in a IP broadcast environment.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site enterprise environments.
• Experience with network automation / Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with managing on-prem and hosted Telephony and AV systems.
• Experience supporting audio/video transmission or production workflow.

Work Location & Requirements

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 2 days a week. The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro Area.

Job Type

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $158,500 - $180,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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Intro to Position

NPR seeks an Audio Engineering Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations at our broadcast facilities in Washington, D.C. This includes managing a team of audio engineers and allocating resources to support NPR’s content creation. This position is responsible for a wide range of technical and logistical duties, which include responding to 24x7x365 production and scheduling requests and rotating on-call duties during nights, weekends, and holidays. While primary responsibility for this role is associated with supervision of NPR’s Washington, D.C. based Audio Engineering team, this role will be part of a geographically distributed management group that collaborates to oversee Audio Engineering across NPR Headquarters and our bureaus in New York and Los Angeles, sharing on-call and backfill duties with both DC-based and bureau colleagues.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, collaborative individual with a background in audio engineering, broadcasting and audio/video podcasting, the ability and desire to learn new skills and technologies, and a belief in the mission of NPR. A history of empathetic leadership, interdisciplinary cooperation, and developing staff are key components of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 immediate response to technology outages and/or staffing emergencies
• Oversee technical aspects of content creation and broadcast operations at NPR Headquarters
• Collaborate on development, training and enforcement of production workflows within the Audio Engineering team, as well as between multiple departments and locations
• Maintain current service levels and high-quality standards for audio production
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the organization, including regular engagement with content creators, support groups, and management to identify and anticipate needs and allocate resources accordingly
• Manage, support, train, and develop a team of audio engineers whose work encompasses broadcast and digital content creation, including radio, audio and video podcasts, and video streaming
• Advise teams on the use of NPR technologies, especially those related to audio processing, mixing and recording
• Ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement between NPR and the NABET union
• Contribute to writing and maintenance of documentation for critical broadcast and production systems and workflows
• See to regular testing and maintenance of disaster recovery systems and recommend updates and modifications as required
• Provide backup operational supervision and support to NPR’s Los Angeles and New York Audio Engineering teams
• Lead hiring searches for Audio Engineering positions at NPR, participates in hiring process for positions in other NPR locations and departments as required
• Supervise at least 12 direct reports, including 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

• 5+ years of professional production, audio, and/or broadcast experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience or team leadership
• Effective on-site and remote team leadership, development, and delegation
• Ability to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive workplace environment, where people from diverse backgrounds feel valued and able to do their best work
• Effective staff leadership, development, and delegation, including during times of intense organizational change and industry transformation
• Ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize, and thrive under remote supervision
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, documentation creation, etc.)
• Customer service-focused mentality
• Familiarity with emerging broadcast and audio technologies
• Ability to effectively translate technical topics, workflows, and team needs to the editorial staff and management
• Ability and desire to identify and learn new systems, tools, and technologies
• Knowledge of broadcast systems and automation, audio/video routers, and production workflows
• Thorough understanding of audio engineering concepts, principles, tools and workflows
• Ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a 24x7 deadline-driven environment
• Adept at identifying and solving complex technical and operational problems with poise and expertise
• Willingness to work off-hours and weekends as needed to support NPR’s programs and departmental staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with professional AOIP transmission protocols, software and hardware, such as Ravenna, AES67, Tieline, Comrex, etc.
• Familiarity with IT networking topics
• Familiarity with audio/video recording and editing platforms and associated workflows, especially AVID Pro Tools, Riverside/Descript, or Broadcast Bionics
• Hands-on experience with no-code databases
• Hands-on experience working in a broadcast studio and/or master control facilities
• Hands-on experience with digital audio routing, analog and digital consoles, and matrix routing
• Management experience within a union environment
• Familiarity with NPR’s content and the overall public media ecosystem

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in broadcast engineering, content production, communications, or management

Work Location & Requirements

Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 2 days a week. The employee must also reside in an NPR-supported location based on the number of on-site days they choose.

Job Type

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $124,200 - $136,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

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