Hybrid Live Events Producer for Public Dialogue

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

Job summary

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio in Seattle is seeking an Events Producer to develop and produce live events and experiences that connect audiences with journalism. The role works across newsroom, podcast, marketing, development, and community engagement to deliver high-quality, diverse programming and public conversation.

The position is based in University District with hybrid telework, occasional evenings and weekends, and opportunities to shape event formats, guest lineups, and audience

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.

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 and marketing messaging.
• 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

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Relationship building

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Eventbrite

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio in Seattle is seeking an Events Producer to develop and produce live events and experiences that connect audiences with journalism. The role works across newsroom, podcast, marketing, development, and community engagement to deliver high-quality, diverse programming and public conversation.

The position is based in University District with hybrid telework, occasional evenings and weekends, and opportunities to shape event formats, guest lineups, and audience