Managing Editor, Podcasts (Civics 101)

Date Posted	August 14, 2026
Industry	Radio
Specialty	Not Specified
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$77,600 – $95,000

Description:

New
Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is seeking a managing editor with a track record
of fostering ambitious audio journalism to manage and edit Civics 101, a
podcast about how our democracy works.

The
Managing Editor is a key editorial leader, helping build NHPR’s capacity for
telling thoughtful, deeply reported stories. The ideal candidate recognizes
that narrative and explanatory journalism can change minds and empower
audiences, thinks carefully about story structure, has an ear for surprising
audio, and edits with flair. NHPR is committed to building an inclusive
environment and strongly encourages applications from members of communities
traditionally underrepresented in journalism.

This is a
full-time, exempt, hybrid-eligible role, reporting to the Director of
Podcasts. Applicants must be willing to live within 100 miles of our newsroom,
which is headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire. The budgeted salary
range is $77,600 – $95,000 depending on qualifications. We also consider
internal equity, among other factors, when deciding compensation.

Essential
Duties Include:

• Lead the editorial agenda
  for Civics 101, generate ideas, greenlight pitches, and
  provide structural, big-picture editing support as well as line edits at
  the script level.

• Directly manage, mentor, and
  support professional growth for a host and a team of two hosts.

• Provide oversight for
  research, interviewing, reporting, and fact-checking episodes.

• Ensure a broad diversity of
  voices, source perspectives, and subject matters across all broadcast and
  podcast episodes.

• Build workflows for
  multi-media and broadcast content aligned with organizational goals;
  analyze audience engagement data to inform podcast strategy.

• Oversee timely production of
  ad inventory and collaborate with internal partners on fundraising, pledge
  drives, and strategic monetization campaigns.

• Work closely with the Director
  of Podcasts to maintain high journalistic standards, manage shared
  resources, and foster a positive, supportive culture.

Additional
Responsibilities Include:

·         Assist
with booking guests, interview preparation, publishing, and administrative
production elements as needed.

·         Represent Civics
101 and NHPR at live events, public appearances, and partner
collaborations.

·         Participate
in station-wide committees, all-staff meetings, and station fundraising events.

·         Assist
in identifying and advocating for production tools and software upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in
  journalism, communications, related subject area, or equivalent practical
  experience.

• To be successful in this role,
  we are looking for 3–5 years of relevant media experience, including at
  least 2 years directly managing podcast or audio production teams, editing
  long-form narrative audio, and mentoring editorial staff.

•  Demonstrated strategic
  editorial judgment, narrative story structuring, project management, and
  fluency with data analytics. Experience working in video or digital
  strategy is a plus.

• Valid driver’s license and
  access to transportation for occasional required travel to the Concord, NH
  station for events and station activities.

• Proficiency in at least one
  digital audio workstation is a must, with Adobe Audition experience a
  plus. 

However,
we know there are great candidates who may not have all these qualities or who
have important skills we may not have outlined above. If this is you, do not
hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. 

Benefits: 

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

 Things
to Know About Us: 

NHPR is
New Hampshire’s independent and trusted source for news and information and the
state’s largest radio news service. Based in Concord, the state’s capital and
political hub, we are focused on producing accountability journalism and
engaging deeply with the diverse communities and people of the Granite State.
We’ve been serving audiences in New Hampshire and beyond for 40 years and
counting. In that time, NHPR has  repeatedly earned national recognition
for our journalism, including recent accolades from the Pulitzer
Prizes, the
Edward R. Murrow Awards, the Public
Media Journalists Association and more.

We seek
people who are approachable, collaborative, empathetic, optimistic, and
solution-minded. Together, we are building a culture based on earned trust,
transparency, equity, and inclusion. We hold ourselves accountable for our
organizational goals and our values. NHPR is intent on being public radio for
all of New Hampshire, by expanding our audience, advancing our mission and
vision, and deepening our engagement with diverse people and communities across
the state and beyond our borders. Learn
more about NHPR. 

To
Apply:

Please
apply on the job opportunities page of our website, NHPR.org, or through this
link: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/nhpr/jobs/4176313-106989

When
applying, please submit a cover letter and resume.

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.