Editor / Producer / Host

Here's what you'll be doing:

For the radio program, you’ll keep track of science news and, in consultation with the editorial team, select an interesting guest from the scientific community each week. You’ll conduct preliminary interviews, prepare for the interview, and incorporate it into a script. You’ll be on the air at night. You’ll welcome the guest, put together the entire broadcast with your colleague, edit clips, learn how to operate the studio equipment, and take turns handling the technical aspects of the broadcasts on your own. You’ll host the broadcast, alternating with your colleague. When your colleague is hosting, you’ll handle the production and serve as the backup host.   

Our editorial team produces a variety of podcasts, including the Focus podcast. As part of this team, you’ll develop in-depth stories into feature reports and support one another with production, editing, and technical work. 

This is you:

• You're a radio and podcast enthusiast and enjoy staying up late at night 
• You work well in a team, take initiative, and have excellent planning and organizational skills 
• You have a demonstrable interest in science 
• You already have some experience with audio editing 
• You have some editorial experience  
• You're not afraid to speak in public 
• You are resourceful, proactive, and have strong communication skills 
• You are able to work independently 
• You have your own transportation, allowing you to travel independently to and from the studio in Hilversum at night 

Here's what we offer:

A temporary contract for the period from January/February 2025 to June/July 2026, with a possible 6-month extension. This position is classified within salary grade F of the broadcasting collective bargaining agreement. The program “De Nacht van NPO Radio 1” is a talent development platform; in this role, there is a budget and focus on your professional development.

You’ll also be joining a motivated and creative team consisting of ambitious and enthusiastic professionals in the field of science journalism. 

Do you want to advance your career, try something different, or learn something new? NTR offers plenty of opportunities for this internally, but thanks to our training budgets and your personal career budget, we believe that professional growth extends beyond the workplace as well. 

As an NTR employee, you will receive, among other benefits, a 6% December bonus, 8% vacation pay, a travel allowance, more than five weeks of vacation per year, annual salary increases, a group pension plan, and a monthly contribution toward your health insurance. 

At NTR, we place a high value on work-life balance. That’s why, whenever possible, we offer a hybrid work arrangement. We support this approach with the right tools and technology, so you can always stay productive and connected. 

NTR strives to foster an inclusive organizational culture that reflects the diversity of our society. An environment where everyone feels at home and connected contributes to job satisfaction and provides ample room for inspiration and creativity. We believe in the unique value of every individual, which is why our job openings are open to everyone. The NTR building features a space where you can pray, pump breast milk, or rest. Are you, for example, someone with an immigrant background, a physical disability, or neurodiversity? Then you are also warmly welcome to apply.   

Climate-conscious working is a top priority at NTR. Together with colleagues from other public broadcasters, we participate in the ALBERT sustainability program, which helps us create the conditions needed to strive for a minimal carbon footprint in everything we produce.  

Questions?

For more information about this position, please contact Gerda Bosman, Science Editor-in-Chief: gerda.bosman@ntr.nl  

Interested? Then leave a comment!

Do you have the necessary qualifications, do you see yourself in the profile above, and are you excited about this position? If so, we’d love to receive your cover letter and resume by November 29 at the latest via the application button.   

Have you applied for the job?

We hope to find our new colleague soon, so the first interviews may take place even before the job posting is closed. In any case, you’ll hear from us shortly regarding the next steps in the application process!