Producer 1
Quick answer
NPR is hiring a hybrid Producer 1 based in select U.S. cities paying $49.28 per hour to manage production infrastructure and lead documentary content workflows.
- Role
- Producer 1
- Organization
- NPR
- Location
- Washington, D.C. / Culver City / New York City / Chicago
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $49.28 per hour
- Category
- Design & Creative
The role
NPR is seeking a Producer 1 to join their Visuals team to manage production infrastructure and scale high-quality documentary content. This role involves designing technical workflows, overseeing media asset management, and providing hands-on editorial and production support. The position is a 3-year limited-term engagement requiring collaboration with internal teams and external filmmakers to ensure operational consistency.
What you'll do
- Lead production systems and workflows to ensure efficiency across NPR Studios projects.
- Develop and document best practices for cinematography, audio, and post-production.
- Oversee media asset management and archival organization.
- Produce, shoot, and edit video content for multiple digital and broadcast platforms.
- Manage production budgets, logistics, and delivery specifications.
What it takes
- 3-5 years of video storytelling experience in a studio, newsroom, or festival environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing production workflows and asset management systems.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Premiere and After Effects.
- Strong understanding of copyright, fair use, and ethical journalism practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, or journalism preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
This is a hybrid position; employees must reside in and be able to work from the Washington, D.C., Culver City, New York City, or Chicago areas, with at least 10 days of in-office presence required annually.
What is the compensation for this role?
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $49.28 per hour.
What are the key qualifications for the Producer 1 role?
Candidates should have 3-5 years of video storytelling experience, expertise in managing post-production pipelines, and mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
Is this a permanent position?
No, this is a 3-year limited-term, full-time position covered under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement.
How to apply
Apply directly on NPR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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