Executive Producer, 1A

* Serve as the chief advocate and ambassador for 1A, representing the program internally and externally, and inspiring stakeholders, station partners, and donors.* Build and maintain strong relationships with NPR, station partners, and other industry stakeholders to sustain and expand carriage and distribution.* Collaborate with Development, Sponsorship, and Marketing to support fundraising, underwriting, and audience growth tied to 1A.* Play a key role in WAMU’s senior content leadership team, contributing to station-wide strategy, culture, and decision-making.* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.* 10+ years of relevant experience.* Master's degree.* An established network of contacts with national and international newsmakers.* Experience managing and producing content for a live daily talk program.* Experience developing high-quality digital-only content.* Proven ability to establish and grow online audiences.* Minimum of 10 years in journalism, including at least 7 years in editorial leadership and program production.* Demonstrated success supervising and developing editorial teams, including hosts and producers.* Proven experience with audio production across multiple formats, including broadcast and digital.* Flexibility, creativity, and a positive approach to change in a fast-paced daily production environment.* Deep interest in news, politics, culture, and social issues, with the ability to connect these topics to diverse audiences.* Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills; proven ability to inspire and manage diverse, cross-functional teams.* Experience representing a program or organization publicly and cultivating relationships with stakeholders, donors, and partners.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an

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