Careers

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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• Weekend Announcer/Board Operator

  KUOW Public Radio seeks a weekend announcer/board operator. In this position you will 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. Do not apply to KUOW directly. 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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• Podcast Producer 3

  Outstanding opportunity for a Podcast Producer 3 to assist in the development and production of podcasts. Under the supervision of the Senior Editor, the Podcast Producer will coach and direct the production team to deliver sound-rich narrative podcast episodes. Assist the Senior Editor in managing the editorial process, as well as planning long-term and special coverage. Conceive new ideas, develop pitches and research topics. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Campaign Strategy Manager

  KUOW has an exciting opportunity for the Campaigns Manager to develop multi-channel holistic fundraising campaigns across the organization – finding better ways to engage existing and new donors in order to make KUOW an organization more donors love every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent strategist, writer and communicator who can wear many hats to strategize and collaborate with diverse teams and is highly comfortable with digital fundraising and marketing tools. This position will lead fundraising projects with various teams and develop fundraising content for a wide variety of campaigns including: on-air, digital campaigns, social media campaigns, email fundraising campaigns, KUOW email newsletters, some marketing campaigns and major donor appeals, and much, much more. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Relationship Officer, Planned Giving

  KUOW has a critically important opportunity for a caring and compassionate people-oriented leader with experience nurturing essential relationships. Serving in the role of Relationship Officer, Planned Giving, you will build and develop a marketing and communication strategy for KUOW’s Sound Legacy Circle. In this role, you will be looking for expressed interest in and confirmation of KUOW’s inclusion in donors’ estate plans. Members of our legacy program are treasured relationships which require attentive and careful cultivation. Skillful intuitive communication skills are paramount, and something you value. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Salesforce Administrator

  KUOW has an exciting opportunity for Salesforce Administrator. The Salesforce Administrator is the process owner for KUOW's customer relationship management (CRM) system. The administrator will use CRM technologies to solve a wide variety of business problems across KUOW, including complex report development, end-user training and system governance. As a subject matter expert and technical specialist, this position both develops and executes technical solutions. The CRM System Administrator is part of a team responsible for developing data architecture; coding and configuring the CRM to provide needed functionality; and implementing data integrations, software updates, and plug-ins/add-ons. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and testing system operation; troubleshooting technical issues; managing users, roles, access and security; updating and documenting configuration and processes; developing compliance strategies; training users; and data hygiene. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Relationship Officer, Major Donors

  KUOW has an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser. Serving in the role of Relationship Officer, Major Donors, you will build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of very generous supporters of KUOW. As Relationship Officer, you will work with an exceedingly successful and ever-growing team to identify, nurture and secure donations from a portfolio of roughly 150+/- donors. This opportunity is ideal for ‘people persons’ who find fulfillment in genuine whole-hearted human connection. You will work to establish authentic relationships with your portfolio and with that, strive to establish a lifetime of loyalty and support so that KUOW has the financial resources needed to deliver the important news, information, and facts that our listeners depend on. The ideal candidate for this position is eager to do great work, charismatic and enjoys meeting new people and developing trusting relationships with them. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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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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• Relationship Officer, Mid Donors

  KUOW has an exciting opportunity for a go getter and “people person”. Serving in the role of Relationship Officer, Mid Donors, you will steward relationships within a portfolio of KUOW’s Broadcast Circle members. You will work with an exceedingly successful and ever-growing team to secure donations from a portfolio of roughly 500+/- donors. With a big boost from Artificial Intelligence, you will be empowered to work fast and smart. This opportunity is ideal for over-achievers who find fulfillment in generating results. You will strive to establish relationships with your portfolio, ushering donors with the potential to give more generously into the high value portfolios of your colleagues. You will strive to secure annual gifts from all in your portfolio, which will help to ensure that KUOW has the financial resources needed to deliver the important news, information, and facts that listeners depend on. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Membership Operations Manager

  KUOW has an exciting opportunity for the Membership Operations Manager to oversee fundraising logistics and collaborate with diverse teams across the organization and externally to ensure efficiency and accuracy of membership-related campaign functions. The ideal candidate for this position identifies opportunities for improving member acquisition, retention and renewal strategies and has an eye for optimization. The ideal candidate is also an excellent writer and communicator who can wear many hats to collaborate with diverse teams and is highly comfortable with digital fundraising and marketing tools. This position will lead fundraising and campaign related operation logistics that support the annual fundraising strategy with various teams for a wide variety of campaigns including: on-air, digital campaigns, social media campaigns, email fundraising campaigns, KUOW email newsletters, some marketing campaigns and major donor appeals, and much, much more. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Show Host, Midday

  KUOW is looking for a host to lead our new weekday news show dedicated to the Puget Sound Region. The program, which will launch this fall, is a reimagining of KUOW’s flagship local program The Record. As host of KUOW’s premiere local show, you will convene meaningful daily conversations that challenge, entertain and deepen connections with our region and the people who live in it. You’ll play an integral role in designing our new show, and helping KUOW reach new audiences and elevate new voices, producing journalism that optimizes trust and reflects the diversity of Western Washington. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Project & Production Officer, Philanthropy

  KUOW is hiring for a new and critically important role, Project & Production Officer, Philanthropy. The optimal candidate for this role is supportive, intuitive, and a thoughtful collaborator. They have an inquisitive mind and top notch set of values, which include earning trust, being curious, having courage, and acting in service. The primary duty of KUOW’s Project & Production Officer, Philanthropy is to support the fundraising efforts of our Philanthropy team. The Officer serves as an ambassador with the other many units of KUOW, while producing intimate events for a small but mighty audience of highly valued supporters and donors. The Officer, using their design and marketing skills, will explore, identify, test, and implement enhancements to the way we go about our work in philanthropy. The goal is to lead us toward greater efficiency and productivity, while supporting each member of the team creatively. Along the way, you will build tools and resources that will improve our performance as a team. You may have a breadth of experience in any number of fields - marketing, fundraising, administration, teaching, real estate, finance. There is endless potential to succeed in this role, especially if you enjoy connecting, creating, and collaborating with a diverse universe of doers and thinkers. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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• Business Support Associate Account Representative

  KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a Business Support Associate Account Representative to help develop new business in support of KUOW/Puget Sound Public Radio. In addition to the sales work, this position also provides account management assistance to the team of account representatives. The ideal candidate for this position has excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys meeting new people and building relationships, can wear many hats, and is comfortable learning new digital tools and programs. Open until filled. Do not apply directly to KUOW. AA/EOE.

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