Overnight Editor II, Newshub at NPR

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

112499.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Judgment, Digital Reporting, Editing, Content Curation, Collaboration, Journalistic Ethics, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Multimedia Storytelling, Data Analysis, Breaking News, Deadline Management, Respect For Diversity, Copy Editing, Social Media, Project Management

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

OVERVIEW 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. 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. Intro to Position This editor is a member of the NPR Newsroom’s overnight team and reports to the Newshub Supervising Overnight Editor. The editor is responsible for editing news stories with NPR reporters for the UpFirst Podcast and Morning Edition Broadcast. The editor will also work with the Supervising Overnight Editor and help decide what stories to cover on our digital platforms overnight. They will commission, edit and sometimes write stories. They will regularly collaborate with various newsgathering teams and look for ways to spark signature NPR journalism from across our network. The overnight editor will also substitute for the Supervising Overnight Editor as needed. The role requires impeccable news judgment. It requires someone who can multitask effortlessly, and nurture and grow writers. The editor will have to be able to act in the moment -- starting a live blog when news warrants, positioning/priming reporters for assigned stories -- all the while keeping an eye on Chartbeat, Twitter, SnapMaps, Dataminr, Reddit, Crowdtangle, your own RSS feed and/or other signals to ensure we are staying competitive, and covering the right stories in the right way. A big part of the role is editorial ingenuity: to find angles (and sources) to tell the stories that can be constructed at those hours — all the while keeping in mind our North Star of reaching diverse audiences. A third critical component of this role is how we present the stories we create on our homepage and social platforms. The editor for this role thinks holistically about content creation and curation. If you can think in multimedia ways, with an eye (and ear) for social-native storytelling, and if your sound editorial decisions are informed by data and analytics, then you’re someone we want. This is a full-time position beginning as early as December of 2025. The work hours will be Monday through Friday, 12am-8am ET. This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. Responsibilities Develop and execute stories -- both breaking news and quick-turn enterprise -- for all NPR digital platforms, comfortably editing with speed, voice, nuance and curiosity. Be equally versed in content curation, using social signals to inform decision making. Collaborate regularly with colleagues on broadcast -- newscasts, magazine shows and podcasts -- to make sure our reporting is properly vetted and presented across platforms. Field, solicit, edit, organize contributions from others at NPR, including show hosts, correspondents, reporters, producers and editors. Ensure that all materials meet NPR News standards and practices, including standards of accuracy, fairness, honesty and impartiality. Handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and changing priorities/conditions. Work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. Must be able to report breaking stories. Consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system. Perform 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 Three years of professional experience editing national or international news writing on deadline. Demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing for digital. Demonstrated news judgment. Must possess broadcast experience A passion for digital reporting, writing and editing. Demonstrated ability to work at different levels of a newsroom. Demonstrated familiarity with NPR journalism. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system. Preferred Qualifications Experience covering a variety of beats Experience working with a news network Education Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience Work Location & Requirements Remote Permitted: This is a remote permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position. Required Skills/Competencies lProficiency in news writing techniques and styles such as AP Style Demonstrated understanding of journalistic ethics Digital news editing experience including copy editing and other types of digital platform production skills Strong oral communication skills Problem solving skills A broad range and interest in national and international news Demonstrated ability working quickly and efficiently under deadline Job Type This is a full time, exempt position. Compensation Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $105,000 - $112,499 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. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations. NPR Pay Range $105,000—$112,499 USD NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please reach out to employeerelations@npr.org. You may read NPR’s privacy policy to learn about how NPR may handle information you submit with any application. Want more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers.

Responsibilities

The editor is responsible for editing news stories for the UpFirst Podcast and Morning Edition Broadcast, and will collaborate with various newsgathering teams to decide on stories to cover overnight. They will also commission, edit, and sometimes write stories while ensuring adherence to NPR News standards.