Supervising Editor, Global Health

Overview

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We are building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR, with integrity, ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations as fundamental responsibilities for every employee.

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.

The Supervising Editor for Global Health 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. The editor will help guide and support the desk’s larger multiplatform digital efforts and will have excellent news judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with reporters and editors across the newsroom.

This position will support staff to be forward thinking and relevant to our audiences, newsroom, and partners. It reports to the Chief Science Editor. This position is Remote Permitted with standard hours Monday–Friday 8am–5pm ET; work outside these hours may be required for breaking news and international contacts. Roughly one weekend per month, the role will be on-call for breaking news.

This is an NPR editorial role covered under 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
, 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 hiring, promotion, and discipline for these positions.
• Generate story ideas, review pitches and edit coverage. Develop creative storytelling approaches and sources, and determine the best platform for the team’s coverage, including suggesting 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 regularly.
• Maintain highest-quality broadcast, text and multimedia standards.
• Coach reporting and production staff effectively.
• Work with minimal 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 exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

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