Events Producer

Events Producer - University of Washington# Careers at UW## Events Producer Apply:
Hybrid (telework 3 days or more per week):
Seattle, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
REQ
- ** Job Description**## KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for an Events Producer to join their team.  ## About this Opportunity Reporting to the Events & Partnerships Manager, the Events Producer is responsible for developing and producing live events and experiences that connect audiences with KUOW's journalism, deepen audience engagement, and create opportunities for meaningful public conversation. As the effective show runner of the live events platform, this position collaborates across audience engagement, editorial teams, and external partners to deliver high-quality, audience-focused events that deepen understanding of local and national issues, elevate diverse perspectives, and create meaningful opportunities for public engagement around KUOW programming and content.  

This position is based at KUOW’s University District offices and is suitable for hybrid telework. Duties will occasionally require evening and weekend work.### ##

Key Responsibilities
** Event Strategy, Content Development & Production (60%)
*** Develop and produce in-person and virtual events that support KUOW's mission to create and serve a more informed public.
* Collaborate with newsroom, podcast, marketing, development, and community engagement teams to create journalism-driven audience experiences.
* Identify opportunities to extend KUOW's reporting and programming into live public conversations and community engagement opportunities.
* Work with editorial staff to develop event concepts, discussion topics, interview formats, and audience engagement strategies.
* Research, identify, screen, and book guests, moderators, speakers, and community participants aligned with KUOW's editorial goals and commitment to diverse perspectives and voices.
* Develop event production schedules, run-of-show documents, scripts, briefing materials, and speaker communications.
* Write event-related content, including promotional copy, attendee communications, web content, social media content, and broadcast scripts.
* Develop and script live event programs in collaboration with editorial, production, marketing, and talent teams, shaping the overall program format, interview questions, audience engagement and interactive elements, audio/visual components, and key marketing messaging to create cohesive, compelling experiences for live audiences.
* Gather and analyze audience feedback and community insights to inform future events and audience engagement strategies.
* Maintain high standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and audience experience across all live events.
* Monitor local, national, and international news and identify opportunities for timely event programming.  
** Event Logistics & Operations (25%)
*** Coordinate event run of show and programmatic elements with venues, vendors, speakers, moderators, staff, and community partners.
* Manage event timelines, production workflows, communications, contracts, invoices, and expense tracking.
* Coordinate travel, accommodations, catering, audiovisual support, and other event-related services.
* Facilitate cross-functional planning meetings and maintain communication among project stakeholders.
* Support event registration platforms and attendee communications as needed.
* Coordinate event signage, branded materials, equipment, and audience experience elements.
* Ensure event operations comply with University and station policies and procedures.
* Support budget management and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective event execution.  
** Event Delivery…