Fill-In Producer (multiple openings)
About The Position
KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a Fill-In-Producer to join their team. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives.
- Support internal station initiatives.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
