KUOW seeks a producer

KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a Producer (Talk Show Producer 3) on our new daily news program, “Soundside.” Reporting to the Supervising Producer, this position pitches, plans, and executes daily and long-term coverage while seeking out new voices and developing local sources. What sort of journalist are we looking for? You are a curious producer who looks at the world through sound. You have a deep curiosity about local news, and you’re always hungry for original stories, unique angles, and perspectives from underrepresented voices. You thrive working with a team, supporting your colleagues and providing honest feedback. You act to promote equity and inclusion and demonstrate cultural competency. Sound like you? If so, we would love to meet you.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Produces talk/web segments for KUOW’s local midday show, “Soundside.”

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seeks out new voices to appear on air, develops local sources.
• Works with Supervising Producer to conceptualize and plan long-term and special coverage.
• Edits Producer and Host Content for broadcast as assigned.
• Develops pitches and researches topics.
• Coaches and directs production team to deliver segments on a daily basis.
• Pre-interviews and books guests, provides hosts with background research.
• Writes host introductions and interview questions.
• First-responder in breaking news situations that may require evening and weekend work.
• Gathers sound, conducts interviews in the field as assigned.
• Directs or call-screens live program segments as assigned.
• Interacts with audience via social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook.
• May develop and write online posts and broadcast spots of program content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Position reports to the Supervising Producer.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years professional broadcast journalism experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
• Background in live radio and/or podcast production.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to write and produce effectively under deadline.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify and execute original journalism with local focus.
• Knowledge of current events and Northwest issues.
• Demonstrated high productivity and knowledge of professional broadcast and journalistic standards and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to professionally represent the station.
• Familiarity with and appreciation of public radio programming.

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

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