Executive Producer - Daily Show

KNKX Public Radio•Tacoma, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Public Media/KNKX is launching a daily, one-hour news, interview, and storytelling program serving Western Washington. The Executive Producer will be the creative and operational leader responsible for building the show from the ground up, working in close partnership with the News Director and KNKX senior leadership. Initial work will include developing the show's identity and editorial direction, hiring its production team, integrating with the newsroom, and preparing the program for launch. After launch, the Executive Producer will oversee the consistency, quality, and growth of the show across broadcast, podcast, digital, and social platforms, while helping set a standard for local public media. The position is based onsite at KNKX’s Tacoma, Washington studios five days a week. The Executive Producer will lead and develop the production team, shape daily programming, produce segments, coordinate with the newsroom, and manage team scheduling and coverage planning. The salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

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.
A flexible, audience-first mindset focused on what listeners want and need.

Responsibilities

Build the show from the ground up in partnership with KNKX senior leadership, including hiring the production team.
Shape the program’s daily editorial direction and sound, balancing news of the day with arts, culture, and storytelling.
Manage, develop, and lead the production team, identified as a five-person team consisting of a Host, Co-Host, two Producers, and a Digital Producer.
Pitch and produce engaging segments alongside the team, leading by example on deadline.
Work with the KNKX newsroom to share content, develop story leads, and coordinate regional coverage.
Ensure the show reaches audiences through broadcast, podcast, digital stories, social media, and a weekly newsletter.
Handle administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, time management, and planning team coverage.