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KUOW’s mission is to create and serve a more informed public. Our vision is to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. KUOW is committed to acquiring a diversity of perspectives and voices to realize our aspirations.

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.

If you share our values and our mission and vision speak to you, we invite you to join the KUOW team. Women, individuals who identify as Black or Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Want to learn more? We've got more information on what it's like to work at KUOW, along with answers to frequently asked questions, available here.

Available Positions

  • General Assignment Reporter

    Join the award-winning newsroom at KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, mission-driven nonprofit news organization dedicated to informing, entertaining and inspiring an audience of millions in Western Washington and the majestic Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a General Assignment Reporter (Reporter 1) to help our newsroom cover daily assignments for KUOW’s broadcast and digital audiences. The General Assignment Reporter is curious about a wide variety of stories, from city hall to pickleball. You have your ear to the ground and are full of ideas for original reporting that reflects the life of the city and region. You enjoy and excel at short-form reporting on radio and online. You work the phones to get great tape from the desk, and have a knack for finding interesting, passionate voices in the field. You are highly productive, thrive when working at a fast pace and stay calm and focused when reporting breaking news. You are dedicated to the mission of public media and committed to producing journalism with integrity and editorial judgment that reflects the community. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • Politics Reporter

    We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced journalist to serve as Politics Reporter to cover politics in Seattle and Western Washington. The ideal candidate will have knowledge about local, regional and statewide political trends, as well as a passion for covering elections at both the local, state and federal levels. You’ll be a regular presence at public meetings and campaign events, and you’ll spend time cultivating deep connections in the region’s political networks to break news. You will help our audience understand its elected officials and the policies that shape everyday life here, and you will uncover secrets that power players want to keep hidden. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • Revenue Accountant

    You are invigorated by a busy day and think a quiet one is a snooze. You juggle paper on your desk, emails in your inbox, and visitors to the office without breaking a sweat. You prioritize and re-prioritize like air traffic control, keeping the weekly, monthly, and annual calendars in mind. You are detail oriented, you love to get the right answer, and you always start with policy compliance. You look for ways to contribute, solve problems, and make improvements. KUOW is looking for a revenue accountant to coordinate revenue processing, accounts receivable, and reconciliations. If what we’re saying sounds like a great job, we want to talk to you. Closes On 11/12/2024. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • President and General Manager

    The next President and General Manager will be an energizing, collaborative, and inclusive chief executive who provides overall vision, leadership, and strategic direction for KUOW, one of the most diverse and innovative public radio stations in the United States. The President and General Manager has full oversight of KUOW including its content and programming, personnel, physical plant and technical support, marketing, community outreach, fundraising, general administration, and racial equity initiatives. The next President and General Manager will start from a highly advantageous position, inheriting a financially stable budget, a high-functioning and deeply experienced executive staff, a passionate base of donors and patrons, a demonstrated commitment to diversity, racial equity, inclusion, and belonging, and vibrant support from the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest community. This leader will be a champion for award-winning journalism, innovative programming, groundbreaking podcasts, and engaging community events, as well as advancing KUOW’s passionate mission, create and serve a more informed public. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • IT Systems Technician

    We have an outstanding opportunity for an IT Systems Technician (Computer Maintenance Technician 3) to build, configure, maintain, and upgrade the information technology systems and infrastructure necessary for KUOW to create and serve a more informed public. In addition, this role serves as an inward-facing customer service position, supporting the employees of KUOW in their IT needs. Closes On 11/12/2024. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • Graphic Designer

    We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Graphic Designer. This role will be instrumental in sharing KUOW’s mission and work through the creation of compelling visuals across multiple channels and mediums, from Instagram posts to printed postcards. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable working independently. They must deliver clean, web- and print-ready designs based on existing style guides and brand guidelines in a fast-paced production environment. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, web and pre-press expertise, intrinsic design ability, typographic skills, and acute attention to detail. The ability to manage and fulfill multiple projects and communicate with key stakeholders is also essential. Closes On 11/03/2024. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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