Executive Producer - Daily Show

KNKX Public Radio•Tacoma, WA

21d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Public Media/KNKX is launching a new daily, one-hour news, interview, and storytelling program serving Western Washington. The Executive Producer will build the show from the ground up, defining its identity, editorial direction, and sound in close partnership with the News Director and KNKX senior leadership. The role includes hiring and leading the production team, integrating the program with the newsroom, and preparing the show for launch. After launch, the Executive Producer will be responsible for the program’s consistency, quality, and growth across broadcast, podcast, digital, and social platforms. The role also includes producing segments, coordinating regional coverage, planning team schedules and coverage, and contributing on air when needed. The position is based onsite at KNKX’s Tacoma studios five days a week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing people and leading a collaborative production team.
At least 7 years of deep experience with daily production and deadlines in radio, television, or podcasting.
On-air experience and comfort stepping in front of the microphone when needed.
Demonstrated understanding of public media values and sound.
Ability to work onsite at KNKX’s Tacoma, Washington studios five days a week.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience building or creating a show or program from scratch.
Connections to Western Washington’s news, civic, cultural, and political landscape.
Flexible, audience-first mindset.

Responsibilities

Help build the show from the ground up in partnership with KNKX senior leadership, including hiring the production team.
Shape the daily editorial direction and sound of the program, balancing news of the day with arts, culture, and storytelling.
Manage, develop, and lead the production team to deliver compelling daily content.
Pitch and produce engaging segments alongside the team, leading by example on deadline.
Work closely with the KNKX newsroom to share content, develop story leads, and coordinate regional coverage.
Champion a multi-platform approach across broadcast, podcast, digital stories, social media, and a weekly newsletter.
Handle administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, time management, and planning team coverage.
Step in front of the microphone when coverage gaps or other circumstances call for it.
Oversee the consistency, quality, and growth of the program after launch.