Help shape high-impact education journalism that reaches millions, with a focus on students with disabilities and learning differences. NPR is looking for an editor who can lead coverage across platforms, sharpen storytelling on deadline, and guide reporting that’s accurate, fair, and worthy of the audience’s trust.
About NPR
NPR is a mission-driven multimedia organization producing award-winning journalism and cultural programming in partnership with public radio stations nationwide. NPR is committed to integrity, ethical journalism, and building an inclusive workplace where diverse voices are heard.
Schedule
- Full-time, term-limited (initially 2+ years)
- Remote-permitted (based out of Washington, D.C.; remote work from an NPR-approved U.S. location)
- Some travel may be required
- May include various shifts as assigned
- Union-represented role (SAG-AFTRA)
What You’ll Do
⦁ Conceive, plan, and edit stories across digital, visual, social, audio, and video platforms
⦁ Help lead coverage of students with disabilities and learning differences, including policy debates, research, pedagogy, and family experiences
⦁ Edit a correspondent focused on learning differences and disabilities, plus other Education Team and member station reporters
⦁ Maintain NPR standards for accuracy, fairness, and newsworthiness, coordinating with Legal and Standards when needed (especially for sensitive stories involving minors or disabilities)
⦁ Set short-, mid-, and long-term coverage priorities and respond quickly to breaking education news
⦁ Coordinate across desks, shows, newsroom leadership, member stations, and partner organizations
⦁ Participate in assigning and editing the NPR Ed newsletter
⦁ Report and write for broadcast/publication as needed
⦁ Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-changing environment
What You Need
⦁ 4+ years experience as a reporter, editor, or producer, including work in audio and digital platforms
⦁ 4+ years experience in news production
⦁ Strong news judgment and editorial decision-making skills
⦁ Familiarity with education issues and broader news topics
⦁ Demonstrated strength in news writing and copy editing, especially on deadline
⦁ Ability to juggle multiple projects with shifting priorities
⦁ Understanding of journalistic ethics and comfort operating under newsroom standards
⦁ Passion for connecting with diverse audiences across platforms
⦁ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Benefits
⦁ Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability)
⦁ Paid time off
⦁ Voluntary retirement savings options
⦁ Health and wellness support
Pay
⦁ $49.28 – $51.68 per hour (U.S.-based range)
If you’re the kind of editor who can elevate a story, protect the facts, and keep the newsroom moving when things get loud, this is a strong lane.
Happy Hunting,
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