Events Producer

Job Description

KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for an Events Producer to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Events & Partnerships Manager, the Events Producer is responsible for developing and producing live events and experiences that connect audiences with KUOW's journalism, deepen audience engagement, and create opportunities for meaningful public conversation. As the effective showrunner of the live events platform, this position collaborates across audience engagement, editorial teams, and external partners to deliver high-quality, audience-focused events that deepen understanding of local and national issues, elevate diverse perspectives, and create meaningful opportunities for public engagement around KUOW programming and content.

This position is based at KUOW’s University District offices and is suitable for hybrid telework. Duties will occasionally require evening and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy, Content Development & Production (60%)

• Develop and produce in-person and virtual events that support KUOW's mission to create and serve a more informed public.

• Collaborate with newsroom, podcast, marketing, development, and community engagement teams to create journalism-driven audience experiences.

• Identify opportunities to extend KUOW's reporting and programming into live public conversations and community engagement opportunities.

• Work with editorial staff to develop event concepts, discussion topics, interview formats, and audience engagement strategies.

• Research, identify, screen, and book guests, moderators, speakers, and community participants aligned with KUOW's editorial goals and commitment to diverse perspectives and voices.

• Develop event production schedules, run-of-show documents, scripts, briefing materials, and speaker communications.

• Write event-related content, including promotional copy, attendee communications, web content, social media content, and broadcast scripts.

• Develop and script live event programs in collaboration with editorial, production, marketing, and talent teams, shaping the overall program format, interview questions, audience engagement and interactive elements, audio/visual components, and key marketing messaging to create cohesive, compelling experiences for live audiences.

• Gather and analyze audience feedback and community insights to inform future events and audience engagement strategies.

• Maintain high standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and audience experience across all live events.

• Monitor local, national, and international news and identify opportunities for timely event programming.

Event Logistics & Operations (25%)

• Coordinate event run of show and programmatic elements with venues, vendors, speakers, moderators, staff, and community partners.

• Manage event timelines, production workflows, communications, contracts, invoices, and expense tracking.

• Coordinate travel, accommodations, catering, audiovisual support, and other event-related services.

• Facilitate cross-functional planning meetings and maintain communication among project stakeholders.

• Support event registration platforms and attendee communications as needed.

• Coordinate event signage, branded materials, equipment, and audience experience elements.

• Ensure event operations comply with University and station policies and procedures.

• Support budget management and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective event execution.

Event Delivery & Audience Experience (10%)

• Provide day-of-event leadership for run-of-show elements and operational support as required.

• Manage event execution, including run of show, speaker needs, audience flow, and troubleshooting.

• Support management of Front of House as needed.

• Support audience participation activities before, during, and after events.

• Conduct venue walkthroughs and site visits with partners and vendors.

• Represent KUOW professionally in community settings and public-facing events.

• Complete post-event evaluations and recommend improvements for future programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of professional experience producing live events, conversational-format radio or podcast programs, journalism, audience engagement, communications, project management, or related fields.
• Experience producing public-facing events, community engagement programs, or journalism-related experiences.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and projects.

• Knowledge of current events, journalism, media, public affairs, or community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public media and public radio programming.

• Experience working with speakers, moderators, talent, or public officials.

• Experience with Salesforce, Eventbrite, Canva, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Experience gathering and applying audience insights, survey results, or event feedback.

• Familiarity with digital content platforms and social media promotion.

• Design, production, or multimedia storytelling experience.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Requires a driver’s license or ability to obtain a driver’s license and operate a vehicle. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours depending on events schedule.

Physical Demands:

• Able to work on-site at event venues as needed, including on event days and during live event production.

• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.

• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate noise level.

• Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.

About the Team

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$77,004.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$88,008.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.