Radio Producer, News Magazine Morning Edition

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 collaborate with the Managing Editor for News Magazines, News Director, and Program Director to craft the overall sound and local content of the program to meet the needs of our listening audience, including digital versions of Morning Edition reporting. The role also includes occasional fill‑in hosting for Morning Edition as needed.

This is a full‑time, exempt, onsite role based in Concord, New Hampshire, reporting to the Managing Editor of News Magazines. The budgeted salary range is $60,300 – $66,500 per year, depending on qualifications, with consideration for internal equity and other factors.

Responsibilities

Work 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.

Plan, book, pre‑interview, research, and edit host interviews for broadcast and digital platforms.

Work with Host and news editors to produce morning newscasts.

Fill in for Morning Edition Host as needed.

Participate in on‑air fundraising and sponsorship activities as assigned.

Scan other news sources to stay on top of the day’s news in New Hampshire and the region.

Update newscast content to accommodate breaking news throughout the workday.

Participate in daily editorial meetings.

Coordinate with All Things Considered producer to place newscasts, features, and 2‑ways in local news magazines.

Edit newscast audio hourly for digital use (NPR One and other projects).

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Passion and intuition for journalism and radio, with 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 (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.

Bachelor of Arts in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Benefits
NHPR offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts; a 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 are also provided.

NHPR is 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. Hiring decisions are made solely on individual qualifications, experience, and organizational needs.

Salary: $60,300 – $66,500 per year.

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