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Req #: 245428

Department: KUOW / PSPR

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.kuow.org/

Job Location Detail: U District; open to hybrid work schedule (combination in-office + remote)

Posting Date: 04/22/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $5946 - $6050 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20250130-a11y.pdf )

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a **Producer 2 - Soundside** to produce multimedia content for KUOW radio programming with a focus on daily news talk shows including broadcast audio, web content, video, podcasts, and events.

This position supports KUOW’s flagship daily show – Soundside. Collaborates with the show’s supervising producer, editor, and host to ensure Soundside is destination listening for news and conversation. Develops pitches and researches topics. Produces multiple segments per week, including all scripting and post-production.

JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY

A successful producer on Soundside will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. They will have the ability to identify news stories that will interest local listeners and to execute distinctive content on quick deadlines. This position is team oriented and requires outstanding communications and collaboration: maintaining positive relationships internally, and supporting fellow producers, editor, and host with production needs is essential.

A successful producer will also model the values of KUOW: earning the trust of our audience through transparency and public service. Valuing diversity by seeking a multitude of perspectives and striving to be inclusive and equitable. Continuing to grow as a journalist by acting in service of the public.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Segment Production (75%)

• Identify interesting and important news stories grounded in the Pacific Northwest.

• Execute three to four segments per week. This includes researching, pitching, booking, scripting, engineering, and mixing audio.

• Develop a breadth of sources from communities across the Puget Sound area, including identifying and pre-interviewing new voices to have on air.

• Host segments when requested.

• Execute work and planning within established guidelines, making decisions and initiating actions with consultation from an editor. Creates solutions for problems and adjusts quickly to change.

Writing (20%)

• Write scripts and tape for fellow producers quickly and thoroughly. In depth listening, providing clear and concise notes on needed changes for both day of stories, and longer chases.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• May back up other producers as assigned;

• Attends and participates in department or organization meeting trainings;

• Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives;

• Support internal station initiatives.

SUPERVISION

• Position reports to the Supervising Producer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and Ability

RACIAL EQUITY

Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all. This includes pitching stories and guests that demonstrate a range of perspectives and experiences.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Knowledge of:

• Journalism best practices, including journalistic ethics, source development, and anti-racist practices.

• Core skills in the production cycle of a daily local show, including strong writing, editing, and production for broadcast and digital.

• Sound design and audio storytelling best practices.

• The mission of public radio journalism and a deep commitment to it.

Ability to:

• Work independently and as part of a team while adhering to deadlines Communicate proactively and effectively with both in person and remote individuals, engage in courageous conversations, maintain trust and respect in challenging situations

• Prioritize effectively and make real time decisions in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.

• Maintain consistent detail-orientation, time management, and a high level of organization.

• Innovate, think critically, be creative, earn trust, center racial equity in everyday work.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional broadcast journalism experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Working Conditions:

• Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines.

• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.

• Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.

KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.**

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.