Executive Producer – New Daily Show (Public Media)

Current Newspaper; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KNKX in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Executive Producer to build a new daily show from the ground up, guiding editorial direction and leading a six-person team. You will hire Host, Co-Host, Producers, and Digital Producer, shaping the show's voice and multi-platform presence.

The role involves close partnership with the News Director, overseeing daily production, ensuring quality across broadcast, podcast, digital and social, and guiding schedule and coverage in Western Washington.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management in a production team.
• 7+ years in daily production and deadlines.
• On-air experience and comfort in front of a mic.
• Understanding of public media values and sound.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Help build the show from the ground up with KNKX senior leadership, including hiring the production team.
• Shape the daily editorial direction and sound of the program, balancing news with arts, culture and storytelling.
• Manage, develop, and lead a 5-person production team (Host, Co-Host, 2 Producers, Digital Producer).
• Pitch and produce engaging segments alongside the team, leading by example on deadline.
• Work with KNKX newsroom to share content, develop story leads, and coordinate regional coverage.
• Champion a multi-platform approach across broadcast, podcast, digital, social, and a weekly newsletter.
• Handle scheduling, time management, and planning for coverage across the team.

Skills

5+ years managing people

7+ years daily production

On-air experience

Public media knowledge

Bachelor's degree

Tacoma, WA based

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KNKX in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Executive Producer to build a new daily show from the ground up, guiding editorial direction and leading a six-person team. You will hire Host, Co-Host, Producers, and Digital Producer, shaping the show's voice and multi-platform presence.

The role involves close partnership with the News Director, overseeing daily production, ensuring quality across broadcast, podcast, digital and social, and guiding schedule and coverage in Western Washington.