NPR Looking for Podcast Coordinator at Remote Full Time

Job type full-time

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A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, npr produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nationThe npr audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do tooWe are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to it and developmentEvery day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our successWe are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at nprThis means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at npr.

Npr’s programming division is home to npr’s on-demand audio, visual, and experiential strategy and production teams as well as npr musicWe’re looking for highly creative and organized people to assist in all aspects of audience retention and development.

To facilitate continued audience growth, npr is creating a new role and team within the programming division: podcast coordinatorsThis new team will assist with all aspects of content extensionThe work is complex and ever changing and engages myriad stakeholders across npr including business, technical and editorial teamsA team of new content coordinators will be assigned to affinity clusters of shows and teams within the programming division, for instance culture & point of view (throughline, it’s been a minute, code switch), personal growth (ted radio hour, life kit, the limits) or economics (planet money, the indicator).

The content coordinators will facilitate communications across npr and foster collaboration, with the aim of amplifying editorial content and attracting new audiencesIdeal candidates will have many of the skills of a project coordinator, but will also be able to engage substantively with editorial contentThe content coordinators will attend team staff meetings and have regular one-on-ones with showrunnersThese positions can be remote.

Responsibilities

Business development communication and collaborationThe coordinator will be in regular contact with npr stakeholders in marketing, digital media, sponsorship, and othersThis includes keeping track of company wide and divisional initiatives and managing the workflow to push these initiatives forward.
Editorial engagement with podcast, broadcast, digital and visuals teamsThe coordinator will pitch and find opportunities for collaboration, feed swaps, social engagement, and adjacent digital, visual and broadcast storiesThis includes looking for thematic opportunities across the podcast portfolio.
Maintain a collective content editorial calendar.
Facilitate program and network modernization efforts with content ops.
Other duties as assigned.

Required skills

Excellent organizational skills as demonstrated through hands-on project management or administrative experience.
Proven ability to anticipate needs and problem solve with minimal direction
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects at once.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across multiple divisions at once.
Knowledge of new and emerging social platforms and trends.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eagle-eyed attention to detail.
Cultivate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture
Flexible attitude and a good sense of humor.

Does this sound like you? if so, we want to hear from youAll applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.

Npr mandates that employees are vaccinated against covid-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law and any other applicable law.

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Npr is an equal opportunity employerNpr is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed publicQualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

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