An audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound

Re:An audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound by massysett on Sunday June 26, 2016 @03:49PM (#11982352)

Their non-profit status doesn't have much to do with their staff compensation. Broadcasting at this level takes a lot of talent. I realize this every time someone sits in for a good broadcaster. Sometimes the substitutes are nearly unbearable. Good broadcasters don't work for cheap.

They wouldn't be successful at soliciting donations if they had bad broadcasters. Most podcasts have a tiny budget, which is part of the reason most podcasts are terrible.

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Re:An audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound by malchow on Sunday June 26, 2016 @05:41PM (#11982884)

I largely agree with your comment that talent doesn't come cheap. Software developers, venture investors, bank CEOs, &c.

In the case of NPR staff, I question whether anyone else is bidding on their services.

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Re:An audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound by massysett on Sunday June 26, 2016 @09:26PM (#11983712)

Michele Norris previously worked for ABC, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, and the LA Times.

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