Federal Manager

OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide. 

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR_._ This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Application Deadline and Instructions:

• Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm EST October 16th, 2026
• Please answer the following prompt in your cover letter:
  • Tell us about a policy or program that you played a role in changing, developing or creating from the original idea to the execution. Please include what you learned from that experience.

Under NPR’s Employee Code of Conduct, this employee will be considered an “Outward-Facing Employee”, and as such should (i) avoid public participation in political and partisan activities in order to protect NPR’s reputation and its ability to pursue its mission; and (ii) refrain from public statements or actions that might call into question NPR’s commitment to accuracy and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a sophisticated political network across Capitol Hill and federal agencies, serving as a registered lobbyist; manage LDA compliance activities pertaining to ACPR.
• Proactively manage a dynamic advocacy strategy for ACPR federal initiatives in support of public radio stations. 
• Track, analyze, and brief internal leadership on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments impacting ACPR’s federal strategy.
• Design and execute proactive engagement plans, including policy briefings, staff delegations, and advocacy days that support public radio station relationships with Capitol Hill.
• Regularly meet with Hill staff, including all Committees relevant to public radio, to educate them, utilizing all available communications means to keep them informed on relevant public radio updates.