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Department
Editor 3
Time Type
Full time
Work Modality
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)
Union
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Job Description
About the Department/Unit:
WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station in the greater Washington, D.C. area. We provide in-depth and enterprise reporting alongside essential daily news and information that aims to reflect and serve the diverse communities of our region. We believe in news as a public service and put our current and future audience at the center of our work.
Summary
The News Producer/Editor is a driving force behind WAMU’s Morning Edition, our flagship morning drive-time program. This key role also produces digital content for WAMU.org, NPR.org, and the NPR app. The News Producer/Editor monitors multiple news sources, writes and produces stories, and books guests on tight deadlines. They will identify critical updates, determine the best way to convey news updates on air, and ensure news reports align with WAMU’s strategy, sound, and style, while reflecting the diversity of our region.
The News Producer/Editor reports to WAMU’s supervising audio producer/editor and works closely with the newsroom to select and prepare stories from the reporting staff for the local news lineup. They will ensure content translates seamlessly across all platforms where WAMU local news is consumed, including the NPR app and smart speakers. Additionally, they will oversee the presentation of features, two-ways, and other stories on WAMU.org, producing content optimized for search and social media, consistent with WAMU’s editorial standards. Collaboration with the Audience Engagement team is essential to publish stories on NPR.org and other platforms, sharing our journalism with the widest possible audience.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Department
Editor 3
Time Type
Full time
Work Modality
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)
Union
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Job Description
About the Department/Unit:
WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station in the greater Washington, D.C. area. We provide in-depth and enterprise reporting alongside essential daily news and information that aims to reflect and serve the diverse communities of our region. We believe in news as a public service and put our current and future audience at the center of our work.
Summary
The News Producer/Editor is a driving force behind WAMU’s Morning Edition, our flagship morning drive-time program. This key role also produces digital content for WAMU.org, NPR.org, and the NPR app. The News Producer/Editor monitors multiple news sources, writes and produces stories, and books guests on tight deadlines. They will identify critical updates, determine the best way to convey news updates on air, and ensure news reports align with WAMU’s strategy, sound, and style, while reflecting the diversity of our region.
The News Producer/Editor reports to WAMU’s supervising audio producer/editor and works closely with the newsroom to select and prepare stories from the reporting staff for the local news lineup. They will ensure content translates seamlessly across all platforms where WAMU local news is consumed, including the NPR app and smart speakers. Additionally, they will oversee the presentation of features, two-ways, and other stories on WAMU.org, producing content optimized for search and social media, consistent with WAMU’s editorial standards. Collaboration with the Audience Engagement team is essential to publish stories on NPR.org and other platforms, sharing our journalism with the widest possible audience.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Edits, writes, reports and produces local daily news stories for broadcast and online use. Ensures that daily newscasts contain a robust digest of news and headlines from around the region, as well as news spots. Monitors multiple news sources, transportation alerts, and weather alerts for information that must be conveyed to the WAMU audience.
- Generates and develops creative ideas for segments, two-ways, and other on-air elements; researches topics and conducts interviews to develop and execute these ideas.
- Produces and optimizes existing content for a variety of digital platforms, including WAMU.org, NPR.org and the NPR app.
- While on air, monitors the show clock, and troubleshoots technical difficulties and breaking news circumstances; maintains emergency contact list.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Developing Plans.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Full Time, 35 hours/week.
- This position requires working an early morning schedule from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- $66,315 - $69,000, commensurate with experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a newsroom environment
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience.
- 3-5 years experience producing and editing content in a fast-paced deadline-driven broadcast environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong news judgment, and an ability to make good decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to generate fresh story angles, and willingness to experiment with new show approaches.
- Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience producing digital content.
- A strong appetite for daily local news coverage.
- Strong skills working in a collaborative news environment, working on multi-person projects, supporting colleagues, and participating in newsroom planning and strategizing.
- Knowledge of and a commitment to audio storytelling and the mission of public media journalism.
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.