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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hybrid
OVERVIEW
A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization, we’re 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. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-aligned executive to serve as Senior Vice President (SVP), Audience Development & Content Distribution. Reporting directly to the Chief Content Officer (CCO), this executive will bridge enterprise editorial vision with multi-platform publishing, network syndication, and station distribution strategy. While our newsroom leadership focuses on the stories we tell, you will lead how, when, where, and to whom public media journalism is delivered and experienced across our nationwide network.
The ideal candidate sits at the intersection of executive media leadership, digital strategy, and network operations—scaling quality, editorial integrity, and audience reach by building a collaborative publishing framework that aligns, empowers, and coordinates NPR, Member stations, and affiliate partners. You will oversee enterprise content roadmaps and channel distribution strategies to maximize audience acquisition, reader/listener retention, and civic impact across owned properties, third-party platforms, and member newsrooms.
This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff is defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Business Administration, or a related field, OR equivalent practical work experience demonstrating equivalent executive capability.
NPR and SAG-AFTRA Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the Washington, D.C. office at least 3 days a week. The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia.
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Salary Range: The anticipated U.S.-based salary range for this opportunity is $290,000 - $ 350,000 plus benefits. The displayed range reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to offer new hires for the position across all US locations.
NPR Benefits: NPR provides comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
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