Events Producer: Live Journalism & Community Engagement

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

KUOW in Seattle is seeking an Events Producer to develop and produce live events connecting audiences with KUOW's journalism. You’ll run the live events platform, collaborating with newsroom, podcast, marketing, and community teams to deliver compelling, audience‑centered experiences.

This hybrid role based at University District offices may require evening/weekend work. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in live event production or related fields are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Event production

Public engagement

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Eventbrite

Canva

MS Office

Excel

Job description

KUOW in Seattle is seeking an Events Producer to develop and produce live events connecting audiences with KUOW's journalism. You’ll run the live events platform, collaborating with newsroom, podcast, marketing, and community teams to deliver compelling, audience‑centered experiences.

This hybrid role based at University District offices may require evening/weekend work. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in live event production or related fields are expected.