News Editor

Job Description

Position Summary

WPLN News, part of Nashville Public Radio, seeks a News Editor to help lead a thriving newsroom devoted to accurate, nuanced reporting. This role mentors a diverse team of reporters, guides editorial decision-making, and upholds Nashville Public Radio’s commitment to storytelling, equity, and public service. We’re interested in someone who can be a coach for our reporters and a key decision maker among newsroom leadership. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Edit daily and in-depth stories for accuracy, clarity, and context.

• Guide reporters in developing enterprise story ideas beyond daily news.

• Lead and mentor 3–5 reporters through weekly check-ins and beat development.

• Support reporters in preparing and presenting work on This Is Nashville, Nashville Public Radio’s daily show.

• Contribute to newsroom leadership through coverage decisions, workflow planning, and long-term strategy.

• Serve as a station ambassador at community events and build relationships with Nashville communities.

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Serve as primary afternoon newscast editor during a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. schedule (with occasional extended hours).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a daily-deadline newsroom.

• Strong writing and editing skills with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity and narrative strength. 

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting journalists.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities; prior management experience not required.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and within diverse teams.

• Commitment to equity and thoughtful coverage of underserved communities.

• Ability to think enterprisingly and guide reporters toward deeper, contextual stories.

• Passion for public-service journalism and community-focused storytelling.

Application Process

Submit the following by the listed deadline: December 31, 2025

1. One-page Cover letter (PDF) addressing interest in the role and strengths as an editor/leader. On a second page, share links to four work samples with a brief explanation of your editing role.

2. Resume (PDF; max two pages).

3. Finalists may be asked to complete an editing exercise.

Compensation and Benefits

•$70K+ commensurate with experience

• Full health, dental, and vision benefits. As well as employer paid life and long-term disability insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

• 401 (k) with employer match

• Generous PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

• A creative, mission-driven workplace with smart, supportive colleagues.

About Nashville Public Radio
Nashville Public Radio is a community-licensed nonprofit serving Middle Tennessee through trusted news, engaging music, and distinctive cultural programming across 90.3 FM WPLN News, the NashVillager, 91.1 FM WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and multiple digital platforms. Our award-winning newsroom delivers context-rich reporting that amplifies voices often underrepresented in media. We are a collaborative, high-performing team with strong national partnerships and a deep commitment to supporting our journalists both professionally and personally.

For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are:
· To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.

· To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.

· To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.

· To value the member and community support that our station receives.

· To encourage participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

 The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice 

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