NPR · 4 hours ago
Supervising Editor, Global Health
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $178K/yr
10+ years expNational Public Radio (NPR) is a thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news and information programming. They are seeking a Supervising Editor for Global Health to guide enterprise coverage and support a team of reporters and editors focused on health issues in lower-income countries.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
5+ years experience in international broadcast reporting or producing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Benefits
Access to health and wellness
Paid time off
Financial well-being
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life/ accidental death and dismemberment
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Voluntary retirement savings
Company
NPR
NPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer that delivers national and international news broadcasts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$57.7MKey Investors
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
2025-11-17Grant· $36M
2020-05-19Grant· $4.7M
2013-12-15Grant· $17M
Leadership Team
Katherine Maher
CEO & President
Daphne Kwon
CFO
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