Managing Editor, Here & Now
This position is based in Boston and reports to the Here & Now Executive Producer.
About the role
Here & Now is one of public radio's most trusted and widely distributed programs — reaching 5 million listeners weekly across 500 member stations. At a moment when public media is navigating profound shifts in how audiences consume news, how trust is built, and how journalism integrity is upheld, this role is pivotal. WBUR is seeking a Managing Editor to help shape Here & Now's editorial vision, standards, and content strategy across multiple platforms while building an exceptional editorial team. This is a rare opportunity to shape a program with deep audience trust and national reach — and to help define what authoritative, accessible public-interest journalism looks like for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Manage several deadlines simultaneously
- Identify and develop stories for a news magazine with a diverse audience
- Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of topics from news to culture to entertainment, with an awareness of developing trends
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- Eight plus years in journalism with at least two years in broadcasting and working in a newsroom
- Familiarity with audio editing software
Pay
Expected hiring range: $120,375 – $168,525. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.
Schedule
Full-time/regular