Dynamic Local News Reporter – Broadcast & Digital

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KUOW in Seattle is seeking a General Assignment Reporter to join our newsroom. The Reporter will contribute to daily coverage, report diverse stories for broadcast and digital audiences, and build sources.

You will pitch assignments, produce 2–3 stories per week, meet daily filing deadlines (with occasional evenings and weekends), respond to breaking news, and appear on KUOW programs and podcasts. This is a regular, full-time role requiring strong journalism and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional journalism experience.
• Experience in radio writing and reporting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with editors.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and take assignments for local news coverage on KUOW 94.9 and KUOW.org
• Contribute a minimum of 2-3 stories per week
• Meet daily filing schedule, may include evenings and weekend work
• Respond to breaking news and appear on KUOW broadcast shows and podcasts
• Build sources and use social media as a reporting tool
• May fill in for midday newscaster and participate in fundraising

Skills

News writing

Radio production

Audio editing

Deadline-driven

Public media familiarity

Seattle familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

KUOW in Seattle is seeking a General Assignment Reporter to join our newsroom. The Reporter will contribute to daily coverage, report diverse stories for broadcast and digital audiences, and build sources.

You will pitch assignments, produce 2–3 stories per week, meet daily filing deadlines (with occasional evenings and weekends), respond to breaking news, and appear on KUOW programs and podcasts. This is a regular, full-time role requiring strong journalism and collaboration.