Supervising Editor, Global Health

NPR is looking for a smart, enthusiastic leader to guide our enterprise and high impact, human-centered, global health and development coverage.

The Supervising Editor for Global Health will have a strong vision and a nuanced understanding of this vital beat. The successful candidate will challenge us as we strive for new, creative ways to report on this dynamic area of coverage.

This person will be a key-member of the decision-making team on the Science Desk, which is comprised of more than 25 correspondents and editors working across platforms - news magazines, newscasts, digital and podcasts. As well as global health, the Science Desk covers domestic health and the general sciences.

The Supervising Editor for Global Health will also help to guide and support the desk's larger multiplatform digital efforts. The editor will have excellent news judgment, is flexible and will work collaboratively with reporters and editors across the newsroom. This position will support staff to be forward thinking and relevant to our audiences, our newsroom and our partners.

The Supervising Editor for Global Health will report to the Chief Science Editor.

This position is Remote Permitted. Standard working hours will be Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm ET, however work outside of these hours may be required to respond to breaking news and/or calls with international contacts. Roughly one weekend per month, this roll will be 'on-call' should breaking news arise.

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

To be considered for this position, it is essential you submit your application by Monday, February 9th at 5pm and include the following:

• A CV/resume
• A 1-page cover letter covering your career highlights & what you see yourself bringing to NPR & the Global Health Desk.




• Please include links to 3-5 clips within the cover letter.

The Supervising Editor for Global Health oversees multiplatform coverage by a group of reporters and editors focused on chronic health and development issues in lower income countries.

• Partner with other Science Desk editors, NPR shows, Newscast and digital editors to coordinate global health coverage on multiple platforms.
• Supervise at least five direct reports, including preparing their regular performance reviews, and making effective recommendations regarding any hiring, promotion, and discipline for these positions.
• Generate story ideas, reviews pitches and edits coverage. The editor will also help develop creative storytelling approaches and sources, and determine the best platform for the team's coverage, including making suggestions for network interviews.
• Collaborate with desk deputies and Chief Science Editor to set coverage priorities for beats and themes.
• Advocate on behalf of the Science Desk, including attending the network's daily morning news meeting on a regular basis.
• Maintain highest-quality broadcast, text and multimedia standards.
• Effectively coach reporting and production staff.
• Work with a minimum of supervision, even in complicated situations.
• Anticipate and respond to programming needs, breaking news and in-depth features.
• Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

• 10+ years experience as a daily news editor or producer, with at least 3 years of experience as a senior editor/producer level or above.
• 4+ years supervisory experience, with a demonstrated record of leading journalists in pursuit of ambition stories.
• 3+ years experience reporting, editing or producing health/science coverage, with a focus on global health & development strongly preferred.
• Professional experience covering international news including on-the-ground coverage within lower income countries.
• Track record as a creative storyteller and editor across journalistic forms, and across a variety of media.
• An engaged journalist with solid news judgment and familiar with the 24-hour news cycle.
• Considerable skill in both news and enterprise editing.
• Excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• A teamwork mentality, flexibility, and a proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public media system.
• Strong grasp of journalistic ethics. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards including standards of objectivity, balance, accuracy and fairness. Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts, when necessary.

• 5+ years experience in international broadcast reporting or producing.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• Remote-Permitted: This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position. This includes at least 5 days/year working from NPR's Washington DC HQ.

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $168,000 - $178,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

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