Managing Editor for News Magazines

Location: Concord, New Hampshire, United States (Zip 03301)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: $89,300 - $99,000 per year

Posted: 06.18.2026

Job Overview
NHPR is looking for a managing editor to oversee our flagship daily news magazines, Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and guide their evolution to serve our multiplatform audience strategy. The role includes leading the production of ambitious, compelling broadcast journalism, including interviews, breaking news coverage, reported field pieces, and other segments.

Essential Duties

Oversee all editorial aspects of NHPR’s morning and afternoon weekday news magazines.

Manage a team of hosts, producers, interns and fellows, including training, goal setting, performance management, professional mentorship, and editorial guidance.

Serve as lead editor on stories, interviews, and other broadcast segments from pitch through final draft.

Guarantee the on‑time, flawless delivery of audio to multiple platforms.

Manage live and/or remote broadcasts, including election nights, live debates and forums, and other special programming.

Serve as the NHPR newsroom’s lead on assorted administrative tasks, including hiring, onboarding and scheduling.

Other Responsibilities

Oversee and/or collaborate on special projects and series as appropriate.

Participate in and lead group pitch meetings, storyboards, and edits.

Work closely with our digital and audience teams to translate our audio segments to engaging stories for digital and social platforms.

Partner with the News Director on improving workflows, professional development and other operational leadership tasks in the newsroom.

As needed, participate in station fundraising activities.

Qualifications

Seven to ten years of experience in audio journalism, including reporting, producing and/or editing for broadcast.

Three to five years leading and managing a team and inspiring them to produce their best work.

Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.

Ability to train less experienced staff and to challenge staff with more experience.

Strong project management skills.

B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent work 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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