Senior Editor for Code Switch

NPR is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer. It is a network with a strong base of Member Stations and supporters nationwide. The NPR employees are innovators and developers - exploring new ways to serve the public via digital platforms and improved technologies. NPR is also the leading membership and representation organization for public radio.

As Senior Editor for NPR’s Code Switch team, you are responsible for assigning and editing radio stories and leading one of the country’s best podcasts. This job calls for someone who can think conceptually and guide short- and long-term storytelling from idea to execution. You’ll need solid experience in audio storytelling with the skills that help deepen and enrich the work of colleagues. You’ll work in close daily consultation with the team’s leader, the senior supervising producer/editor, to determine the best platform for every idea. The goal is memorable stories and podcasts, and that comes from well-focused ideas, excellent writing and fluid storytelling threads that run through a piece, a podcast or across a coherent body of work. The job demands strong collaborative skills and the ability to work with a team of journalists in the high-intensity setting of daily journalism. The editor’s responsibility is to lead with an eye toward innovation and attention to NPR’s high standards of accuracy and ethical journalism.

* Lead the editorial process for audio stories and podcasts, working in concert with the senior supervising producer/editor to craft coverage plans and nurture story ideas * Coach and develop story and podcast ideas for daily, weekly, and longer-term projects * Work in cooperation with other editors on desks and shows to plan and execute coverage that originates with the Code Switch team * Coordinate with the visuals unit and other newsroom departments to support audio and digital storytelling * Work with the newsroom and programming leadership to monitor and understand analytics * Determine need for rights clearances and permissions for acquired material * Assist the senior supervising producer/editor where needed in editing the Code Switch blog and monitoring email and social media engagement * Other duties as assigned.

**Education**: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. **Required Skills:** * A minimum of 5 years in audio storytelling and/or editing * A minimum of 1 years in editorial leadership and decision-making * Demonstrated experience responding to breaking news stories. * Familiarity with audio editing software and a variety of computer systems * Ability to work smoothly across diverse racial/ethnic cultures **Preferred Skills:** * Wide-ranging familiarity with current issues involving race, ethnicity and culture in the U.S. * Demonstrated experience in developing and executing editorial plans beyond daily stories * Fluency across social media platforms * Previous experience in digital writing and/or editing * Previous experience in analytics and digital audience engagement