Managing Editor News Magazines

Position Overview

NHPR is looking for a managing editor to oversee our flagship daily news magazines, Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and help guide the evolution of the magazines to serve our multiplatform audience strategy. The role requires a proven track record in leading ambitious broadcast journalism, including interviews, breaking news coverage, field pieces, and other segments. The editor will manage a four‑person team of hosts and producers, spearhead talent development, and collaborate with newsroom leadership to inspire effective collaboration.

This full‑time, exempt, onsite position is based in Concord, New Hampshire, and reports to the News Director.

• Oversee all editorial aspects of NHPR’s morning and afternoon weekday news magazines.
• Manage a team of hosts, producers, interns and fellows, including training, goal setting, performance management, professional mentorship, and editorial guidance.
• Serve as lead editor on stories, interviews, and other broadcast segments from pitch through final draft.
• Guarantee the on‑time, flawless delivery of audio to multiple platforms.
• Manage live and/or remote broadcasts, including election nights, debates, forums, and other special programming.
• Serve as the newsroom’s lead on administrative tasks, including hiring, onboarding and scheduling.
• Oversee and/or collaborate on special projects and series as appropriate.
• Participate in and lead group pitch meetings, storyboards, and edits.
• Work closely with digital and audience teams to translate audio segments into engaging stories for digital and social platforms.
• Partner with the News Director on improving workflows, professional development and other operational leadership tasks.
• Participate in station fundraising activities as needed.

• Seven to ten years of experience in audio journalism, including reporting, producing and/or editing for broadcast.
• Three to five years of leadership experience, managing and inspiring a team to achieve high‑quality results.
• Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to train less experienced staff and challenge seasoned employees.
• B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

NHPR offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts; a 403(b) savings plan with company match and a free on‑site fitness center. Employees receive three weeks of vacation, twelve paid holidays, two floating personal days, and paid sick and parental leave.

NHPR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. NHPR makes hiring decisions based solely on individual qualifications, experience, and organizational needs.

We actively seek to create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected.