Morning Edition Producer

The Morning Edition Producer is responsible for working with the Morning Edition team, including the 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.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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.

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.

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