Overnight Live Broadcasting Supervising Editor, Morning Edition & Up First
Core
Lead the overnight editorial operation for Morning Edition and Up First, managing the live broadcast and podcast production to deliver breaking news and analysis to millions of listeners.
Role type
Senior newsroom manager (broadcast journalism)
Builds
Live radio show and daily podcast
Domain
Public media / Broadcast journalism
Required skills
News judgment, broadcast writing and editing, live control room management, people management, AP style mastery, breaking news coverage, script line editing, staff evaluation and development
Preferred skills
Audio production and mixing, lead producer/editor experience for radio/podcast, familiarity with Spanish or Mandarin
Technologies
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/4740242005-overnight-live-broadcasting-supervising-editor-morning-edition-up-first-at-nationalpublicr)
Responsibilities
Assign stories and segments to hosts and producers; edit show scripts and craft live coverage plans; lead the control room during live broadcast; find and coordinate guests and reporters; mentor and evaluate staff performance; make editorial decisions during breaking news situations; collaborate with multiplatform news teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC manager