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Careers

Act on your passion for public radio!

KUOW’s mission is to create and serve a more informed public. Our vision is to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. KUOW is committed to acquiring a diversity of perspectives and voices to realize our aspirations.

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.

If you share our values and our mission and vision speak to you, we invite you to join the KUOW team. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Available Positions

  • Supervising Producer

    You are an experienced team leader and news producer. You have a deep curiosity about local news, and you’re always hungry for original stories, unique angles, and perspectives from underrepresented voices. You’re a team builder, who listens closely, offers direct feedback, and has a track record of mentoring other journalists. Sound like you? If so, we would love to meet you. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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  • Reporter

    We have an outstanding opportunity for a Reporter to identify and craft original stories across digital and broadcast platforms. This position will file feature-length stories and news spots for an assigned news beat, while cultivating sources and engaging audiences via social media and community engagement. Open until filled. Do not apply to KUOW directly. AA/EOE.

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  • Editor

    You are an editor and news leader with a voracious hunger and deep curiosity about local news. You understand how to quickly edit breaking news that is accurate. You also thoughtfully and creatively edit enterprise features that deepen the community’s understanding of an issue. You are a self-starter. You like working with a team. You support your colleagues and provide honest feedback. You act to promote equity and inclusion and demonstrate cultural competency. You are someone with sound news judgment and an endless supply of great questions. You are a manager who supports and challenges your employees to do their greatest work. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • Announcer

    KUOW Public Radio seeks an announcer and board operator for weekend mornings. In this position you’ll serve as the primary announcer and board operator for several of the most popular programs on KUOW. You will also produce and voice recorded breaks for weekend evenings. Open Until Filled. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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