What are the responsibilities and job description for the KUOW News and Information is hiring: Producer/Announcer in Seattle position at KUOW News and Information?
Job Location : Seattle - Other, Seattle Campus
Posting Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Info : Closes On 02 / 27 / 2025
Salary : 60% of $5653 - $6,050 per month
Other Compensation : This position is overtime eligible
Union Position : Yes
Shift : Alternate Work Shift
Benefits : As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work / life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
Work Schedule :
- Saturday / Sunday : 1 : 30p - 7 : 30pm
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio 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. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (60% FTE) Producer / Announcer.
This role serves as a Producer and an Announcer for KUOW and includes a regular weekend on-air announcer shift and regular production assistance with KUOW programs for broadcast and podcast distribution.
This is a 60% FTE position with regular work on weekends. Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule when required, including some early mornings, evenings and weekend work.
JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY
A successful Producer / Announcer serves as a local on-air voice for the KUOW listening audience and as a member of the content production team. On-air shifts may include working as part of an in-studio team. The position can also include working alone on weekends. On-air work includes writing and voicing break elements during national broadcasts and programs, both live and recorded.
Production work will include assisting with preparing programs for broadcast and podcast distribution. Editing is done primarily with Adobe Audition software under the direction of an editor or senior producer. As part of the KUOW staff you will regularly work with members of the newsroom, Audio Shop, business support, IT and the broadcast operations teams. As part of an on-air shift, an Announcer must maintain a professional studio environment while also maintaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues both inside and outside of the studio. Production work includes the ability to work while meeting deadlines, maintaining professional, collegial relationships with colleagues.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
SUPERVISION
Position reports to the Director of Audience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY
RACIAL EQUITY
SUCCESS PROFILE
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Requirements include :
Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional broadcast journalism experience or equivalent combination of education / experience. Knowledge of professional broadcast and journalistic standards and practices. Equivalent education / experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license / certification / registration.
WORKING CONDITIONS
KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
To apply please visit the University of Washington Human Resources website.
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Salary : $5,653 - $6,050