Producer, Seattle Now
Req #: 247072
Department: KUOW / PSPR
Job Location: Seattle - Other, Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: U District
Posting Date: 06/18/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 07/10/2025
Salary: $5945 - $6,050 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: 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.
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, Seattle Now (Producer 2 – Podcast) to join our team to produce multimedia content for KUOW’s flagship news podcast, Seattle Now. Working with the Editor and News Host, develop ideas, pre-interview guests, provide host with background research, and write host introductions and interview questions. Gather sound and conduct interviews in the field as assigned. Oversee studio recording sessions. Mix audio pieces and prepare podcasts for publishing.
JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY
A successful producer 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, pitch and produce news and culture stories grounded in Seattle and Western Washington.
• Execute multiple segments per week. This includes researching, pitching, booking, scripting, engineering, mixing audio and preparing episodes for publishing. Additionally, execute segments on multiple timelines—have short term segments while also having long term segments in the pipeline.
• Develop a breadth of sources from communities across the Puget Sound area, including identifying and pre-interviewing new voices to have on air.
• 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.
• Communicate clearly, thoroughly and promptly with editor, host and fellow producers
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;
• Attend and participate in department or organization meetings and trainings; • Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives;
• Support internal station initiatives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Position reports to Editor, Seattle Now
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and Ability
RACIAL EQUITY
Actively contribute to a workplace culture of antiracism, 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 antiracist 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional broadcast journalism experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of professional broadcast and journalistic standards and practices.
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.