ON-CALL PRODUCER (Hourly/Temporary) - University of Washington

Req #: 240908 Department: KUOW RADIO Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.kuow.org/ Posting Date: 11/12/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $33.30 - $35.50 per hour Shift: First Shift Notes: 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: click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) . As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. **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. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community. **KUOW has an outstanding opportunity open for a** **_Temporary_** **On-Call Producer.** This role serves as fill-in producer for KUOW's variety of on-demand and broadcast shows. Duties include booking, writing, pre-interviewing, audio production, scheduling, and participating in story meetings. This is a _Limited-Term_ , _Hourly_ position and hours will vary. Must be able to work a varied schedule when required, including some evenings and weekends. **JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY** A successful Fill in Producer will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly-changing environment, have outstanding communication. This position will be a flexible role to support multiple shows and will be trained on their show's individual needs. Will be able to move fluidly between shows to maintain our daily operations. Maintaining positive relationships internally within the different teams, managing time allocation, meeting deadlines, and communicating effectively between groups is imperative to this position. **KEY DUTIES AND 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. **Create original journalism (30%)** - 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. **Other duties as assigned (10%)** - Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives. - Support internal station initiatives. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY** **RACIAL EQUITY** - Commitment to anti-racism. - Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact. - Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency. - Ensure BIPOC people are present as decision-makers on every team. - Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all. **SUCCESS PROFILE** **Knowledge of: (TECHNICAL/SPECIFIC SKILL SETS/EXPERIENCE)** - Full cycle reporting and journalistic ethics and current tools of the trade, while centering anti-racist practices. - 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. **Ability to:** - Work independently and as part of a team. - Remain flexible and work across different teams and systems. - Prioritize effectively and make real-time decisions in a fast-paced, quickly-changing environment. - Maintain consistent detail-orientation, time management, and a high level of organization. - Communicate proactively and effectively with a range of individuals, engage in courageous conversations, maintain trust and respect in challenging situations. - Work independently under deadline pressure. - Innovate, think critically, be creative, earn trust, center racial equity in everyday work. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor's Degree - Two years of professional audio journalism experience. - Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements. - Demonstrated commitment and accountability to Diversity and leadership with a racial equity and DEIABJ lens. **Working Conditions** - Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines, especially during election cycles. - Ability to travel when necessary to meet with sources and to attend station events. - Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. - Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework. **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. **Application Process:** The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **_Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed._** University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.