Trainer II, Reporting
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Washington, DC
Full Time, Hybrid
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Description
Salary Range: $122,500 - $130,000 annually
The NPR Editorial Training team is seeking an experienced journalist who gets excited about uncovering information, conducting memorable interviews and telling great stories. The ideal candidate is someone who’s skilled at translating their reporting into compelling pieces, articles and conversations across platforms, and who wants to share their expertise with others. We want a lifelong learner who is a teacher at heart and who can find creative ways to break down knowledge and communicate it.
You’ll guide journalists of all levels, from early career staff and budding reporters to veteran correspondents and producers. You’ll have an opportunity to become a leading voice on best practices in reporting. Through one-on-one coaching and group sessions, your work will reach hundreds of journalists across the country. The expectation is that as much as 40 percent of your work will be aimed at supporting NPR Member stations.
You’ll join a creative, enterprising team that thrives on individual expertise and a collaborative spirit. We cover audio and digital journalism, editing, audio production, analytics, career development, mentorship and more. We are dedicated to creating a culture of journalistic excellence through reflection, experimentation and continuous learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute a reporting curriculum for NPR and Member-station journalists on topics such as interviewing, writing and sourcing.
Coach NPR journalists one-on-one, providing guidance and feedback, including on vocal delivery
Design engaging in-person and remote training sessions
Lead training initiatives at NPR, Member stations and industry conferences
Create original training material – including guides, presentations, videos and written articles – for distribution inside NPR, with Member stations and external publication
Foster a culture of continuous learning with techniques such as listening sessions and air checks
Collaborate with key stakeholders
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 10 years journalism experience, including experience as a reporter
Experience reporting for radio or other audio platforms
Demonstrated ability to support and improve the work of others
Strong record of high journalistic standards, including standards of fairness, accuracy and inclusion
Public presentation/facilitation skills
Proven ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with members of a team
Strong communication and writing skills
Record of collegial work
Ability to travel when needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience editing or coaching on vocal delivery, including tracking and live reporting/conversations
Experience with on-camera video reporting
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience