NPM Associate Producer

Application Instructions and Deadline:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter by 11:59 pm EST, July 2nd, 2026. Your cover letter should answer the following question: Our approach to brand storytelling is different from traditional advertising campaigns. After reviewing some of the examples in our portfolio, what do you think is critical for telling a story for an NPR sponsor?

Intro to Position

National Public Media (NPM) is the sponsorship subsidiary of NPR, working with brands, agencies, producers and broadcasters to develop campaigns that deliver on sponsor objectives while fueling the mission of public media. It serves as the exclusive sponsorship representative for the NPR network, which reaches 46 million people weekly across platforms, and designs multi-market campaigns with public media stations nationwide. National Public Media is committed to excellence in audience research, measurement tools, product design and creative consultation and production for each of its brand and station partners.

Within NPM, the NPM Creative team is responsible for NPR’s digital sponsorship products and is the audio and visual in-house production team for NPR sponsors. We are seeking an associate audio producer who can help our team produce, record, edit, and execute custom audio campaigns for sponsors. This is a great opportunity to utilize storytelling skills, sharpen audio editing techniques, and learn about NPM’s unique approach to custom content. You can read a copy of the AI guidelines our team has created which include guiding principles like human-centered creativity, equity and ethics, and intentional use.

The type of person we are looking for is:

• Extremely communicative. Is able to balance direct communication and compassionate understanding, while clearly articulating needs and progress towards deadlines.
• Skilled at prioritizing while juggling multiple projects at once, and able to stay positive and focused in a world of constant distractions.
• Kind and respectful to others, but not afraid to jump in and voice an opinion.
• Independent and interested in working on a small, tight-knit team of creative specialists who love to collaborate!

NPM Creative understands that experience comes in many forms. We celebrate and support differences and aim to hire people from a variety of backgrounds because it strengthens our team and company. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team, so if your experience aligns with what we’re looking for (even if you don’t check every box), please consider applying!

Responsibilities

This role collaborates closely with the Supervising Audio Producer.