Hybrid Fill-In Producer — News & Podcasts

Job Description

KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for Fill-In-Producer to join their team.

Job Description

KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for Fill-In-Producer to join their team.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the News Director the Fill-In-Producer is responsible for producing KUOW’s variety of on-demand and broadcast shows. Duties include booking, writing, pre-interviewing, audio production, scheduling, and participating in story meetings.

This role serves as fill-in producer for KUOW’s variety of on-demand and broadcast shows. Duties include booking, writing, pre-interviewing, audio production, scheduling, and participating in story meetings.

This is a Limited-Term, Hourly temporary position anticipated to be up to 12 months in duration; hours will vary. Must be able to work a varied schedule when required, including some evenings and weekends.



Key Responsibilities

Produce for KUOW’s digital and broadcast shows (60%)

• Back up staff producers
• Work closely with different show leads and teams to support show production.
• Monitor multiple sources for news; suggest stories for coverage.
• Mix and upload audio files.

Create original journalism (30%)

• Pitch and produce original stories for broadcast and podcast shows
• Create field recordings and conduct interviews.
• Write and update stories for online audience.
• Book guests, provide background research.

Other duties as assigned (10%)

• Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives.
• Support internal station initiatives.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.



Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional journalism experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of full cycle reporting
• Strong writing, editing, and production for broadcast and digital.
• Sound design and audio storytelling.
• Journalism best practices.
• The mission of public radio journalism and a deep commitment to it.

Working Conditions

• Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines, especially during election cycles.
• Ability to travel when necessary to meet with sources and to attend station events.
• 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 Puget Sound Public Radio

KUOW 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

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$36.24 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$36.24 hourly

Benefits

Other Compensation:

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- Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

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