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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

  • 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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  • Philanthropy Officer

    KUOW has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary, Half-Time relationship-based fundraiser. Serving in the role of Philanthropy Officer, you will build meaningful connections with a portfolio of generous supporters of KUOW. As Philanthropy Officer, you will work as part of a team to identify, qualify/disqualify, cultivate, secure support from, and steward a portfolio of roughly 75+/- households through one-to-one engagement. Your work in this role will help ensure KUOW has the financial resources needed to deliver on our mission, to create and serve a more informed public. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE. Do not apply to KUOW directly.

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  • On-Call Producer

    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. Open Until Filled. 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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