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The Morning Edition Producer is responsible for working with the Morning Edition team, including Morning Edition Host and Managing Editor of News Magazines, to enhance the local news presence on Morning Edition on all platforms. The Producer will work with the Managing Editor for News Magazines, News Director and Program Director to help craft the overall sound and local content of the program to meet the needs of our listening audience, as well as digital versions of Morning Edition reporting. They will also occasionally provide fill-in hosting for Morning Edition as needed.

This is a full-time, exempt, onsite role based in Concord, New Hampshire, reporting to Managing Editor of News Magazines. The budgeted salary range is $60,300 - $66,500 depending on qualifications. We also consider internal equity, among other factors, when deciding compensation.

Essential Duties Include:

• Works with the Morning Edition Host and Managing Editor for News Magazines to create local reported pieces and assemble program elements to best serve NHPR listeners
• Plans, books, pre-interviews, researches and edits host interviews for broadcast and digital platforms
• Works with Host and news editors to produce morning newscasts
• Fills in for Morning Edition Host as needed
• Participates in on-air fundraising and sponsorship activities as assigned

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Scans other news sources to stay on top of the day's news in New Hampshire and the region
• Updates newscast content to accommodate breaking news throughout the workday
• Participates in daily editorial meetings
• Coordinates with All Things Considered producer to place newscasts, features and 2ways in local news magazines
• Edits newscast audio hourly for digital use (NPR One and other projects)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Passion and intuition for journalism and radio, a keen eye and ear for media trends and audience needs.
• Excellent writing skills, including radio script writing.
• A minimum of two years of reporting experience.
• News judgment to recognize the relative importance of news stories and develop them appropriately.
• Demonstrated initiative in developing sources to produce original news coverage.
• Demonstrated radio editing and production skills, experience in producing and/or editing digital media (e.g., video, audio, interactive media, photo editing).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, broadcast automation systems, such as Audio Vault, and digital editing software, such as Adobe Audition.
• Working knowledge of New Hampshire issues is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve desired goals.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a sense of urgency required to meet deadlines.
• B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

However, we know there are great candidates who may not have all these qualities or who have important skills we may not have outlined above. If this is you, do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. 

Benefits: 

NHPR offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; company paid short- and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts; 403(b) savings plan with company match and a free on-site fitness center. Three weeks of vacation, twelve paid holidays, two floating personal days, and paid sick and parental leave.

 Things to Know About Us: 

NHPR is New Hampshire's independent and trusted source for news and information and the state's largest radio news service. Based in Concord, the state's capital and political hub, we are focused on producing accountability journalism and engaging deeply with the diverse communities and people of the Granite State. We've been serving audiences in New Hampshire and beyond for 40 years and counting. In that time, NHPR has repeatedly earned national recognition for our journalism, including recent accolades from the Pulitzer Prizes, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, the Public Media Journalists Association and more.

We seek people who are approachable, collaborative, empathetic, optimistic, and solution-minded. Together, we are building a culture based on earned trust, transparency, equity, and inclusion. We hold ourselves accountable for our organizational goals and our values. NHPR is intent on being public radio for all of New Hampshire, by expanding our audience, advancing our mission and vision, and deepening our engagement with diverse people and communities across the state and beyond our borders. Learn more about NHPR. 

To Apply:

Please apply on the job opportunities page of our website, NHPR.org, or through this link: https://nhpr.applicantpro.com/jobs

When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume.

NHPR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

NHPR makes hiring decisions based solely on individual qualifications, experience, and organizational needs. We actively seek to create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected.